Posted by Angelique | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 12-03-2016
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.