Holdem Secrets Beginner Holdem Secrets

Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win 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 match. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.