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 moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when 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 game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros including "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 participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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