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February
Written by Michelle.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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