Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 13-02-2024
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.