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NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills 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 hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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