No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 01/07/2022 10:25 am by Marcus
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.