No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his success. He knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.