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Written by Manuel.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known pros including "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. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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