Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
