No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn't a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.

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