Jan 182023
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil 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 becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
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