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NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
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