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No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.