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No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse comments from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "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 Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.