Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two 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 destroyed a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "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 play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.