Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 20-02-2016
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won 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 well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.