Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
