Oct 192023
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "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. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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