Dec 272019
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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