Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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