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December
Written by Manuel.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest 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 reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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