NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from other people destroy his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
No comments yet.