


With so much experience, Ivey says it's important to priorities what's important to you and what really matters. "There's no greater teacher than experience." Read More: The Return of Phil Ivey? 10-time Champion Aims to Play 2021 WSOP And that way you'll be able to make it through the whole Series. Ivey says bankroll management goes hand in hand with the ability to enjoy yourself. If you don't go overboard, pace yourself and move up in stakes at the right time it will be a much more enjoyable experience."

If you're new to poker, it can be an enjoyable game and can be a great hobby to have. "Playing over your head puts yourself in a bad place financially," says Ivey. That way you can enjoy the tournament, and aim for success and glory while still being able to enjoy it. One of the things that Ivey stressed is not to "play over your head." That is, to play within the bankroll you have available, or the budget that you have set to play with at the World Series of Poker. "It's a long thing so pace yourself," he told Joey Ingram in a recent interview.
