Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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