Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents 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 best poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
May 21st, 2017
Marlee
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