No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 07/10/2019 09:25 pm by Caylee
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.