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NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse comments from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil 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 an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.