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NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark 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 closing table he defeated a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game 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. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
