Dec 042021
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. 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 love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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