Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.
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