Jul 172019
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate 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 the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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