No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 02/05/2024 06:25 am by Jessie
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.