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NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better 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 Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.