Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative feedback from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive 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 achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.