Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe 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 papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover everything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.