Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
