Oct 152024
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 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 decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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