NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.