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NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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