Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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 Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
