Jan 222024
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. 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 made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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