No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 02/10/2024 12:25 pm by Christopher
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.