Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative comments from other people destroy his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
February 9th, 2018
Armani
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