NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 11/29/2020 02:25 am by Marley
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred 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.
Phil decided to take his skills 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 on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each 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 normal basis.