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NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his success. He knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.
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