Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few 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 skills 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 in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.