Poker Strategy

Read more about the
Las Vegas 2024 Super
Bowl Streaker!

Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.