Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many 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 headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
