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NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

Sunday, January 14th, 2018

Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative comments from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.

Net Poker Tournament

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

One of the most exciting times you can have on the internet is competing in poker, and one of the best ways to do that is by taking part in a web poker tournament. Regardless of what poker variety you favor or what level you play at, in the gambling world, there are tournaments going on at any time, 24 hours a day that you can participate in.

There are lots of distinctive kinds of poker matches to play in on the net. You can locate a web poker tournament to participate in on regardless if you enjoy Hold ‘Em, Omaha hi-low, Stud games, Padooki, or any other style. Some are elimination (double or single) tournaments, while others are shootouts. You choose the type you like best.

You can also locate an internet poker tournament that provides the wagering levels you are comfortable with. Buy in at a variety of different levels or win your seat through a satellite tournament. Compete for a progressive grand prize or a classic pot. It is up to you to decide how much you feel like risking and how much you intend to win.

You are able to locate just about any style of rules layout you can think of in a web poker tournament. There are speed tournaments that permit you to get all the excitement in a fraction of the time. There are casinos that offer individual and multi table competitions, as well as rebuy competitions that provide you with a second opportunity if you fritter away your cash too early in the game. Take a look at all the options available and begin having fun in a tournament today!