Posted by Reese | Posted in Poker | Posted on 30-08-2021
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning period and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.