Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.