Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
