Posted by Reid | Posted in Poker | Posted on 19-12-2019
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his success. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.