Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from others destroy his ambition of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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