Posted by Reid | Posted in Poker | Posted on 13-08-2022
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game 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 best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.