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December
Written by Manuel.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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