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NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He 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 $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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