Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from others kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
