Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.