Nov 142016
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
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