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NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.