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July
Written by Zain.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last 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 headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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