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December
Written by Abdiel.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals 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 Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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