Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player on the planet by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.
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