Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. 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.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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