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No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.