Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the well known pros 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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always strives to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
