Posted by Mara | Posted in Poker | Posted on 25-06-2019
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best 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 the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many 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 Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.