Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final 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 game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
