Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
