No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 01/31/2021 06:25 pm by Izaiah
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final 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 game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.