Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills 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 on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.