No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including "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 Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.