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No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.
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