Posted by Angelique | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 08-03-2023
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few 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 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.