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Written by Cordell.
Posted in: Poker
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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