Feb 222020
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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