No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 08/07/2024 07:25 pm by Marley
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros 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 headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.