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No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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