Posted by Marilyn | Posted in Holdem | Posted on 17-01-2025
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated 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 game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.