May 042016
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better 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 moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
