Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
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