Nov 222015
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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