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May
Written by Sophia.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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