NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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