Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 21-03-2019
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.