Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 07-10-2015
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.