No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "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 in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.