Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
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