Feb 052018
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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