Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental comments from others kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
