No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 09/25/2015 08:21 pm by Lilly
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.