NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final 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 game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his success. He knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.