NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Posted by Angelique | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 03-05-2016

Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.