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October
Written by Darwin.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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