Aug 052023
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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
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