Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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