Phil Ivey also known by his nicknames ,,The Tiger Woods of Poker’’ and ,,No Home Jerome’’ is one of the best poker player all around the world. He was born in California but moved to New Jersey when he was just 3 months old.Phil Ivey first time played poker with his grandfather, he teached him how to play with pennies and the little Ivey liked it immediately. When he turned 18 he start to hit the casinos in Atlantic City, by using a fake ID. He was playing every day for about 15-16 hours. He was not winning any money but he was gaining experience. This experience helped him to win his first WSOP bracelet in 2000 at 2500$ Pot Limit Omaha taking a prize of 195.000$. Once he increased his bankroll he moved to Las Vegas and became a professional poker player.
In present Phil Ivey has 8 WSOP bracelets and one WPT title. His live earnings from tournaments exceed 13.800.000 $ in 2010. Online Phil Ivey can be found on Full Tilt Poker, playing under the tag ,,Phil Ivey’’.
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