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NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.