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NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup everything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "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 Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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