Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he could about poker. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including but not limited to "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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.
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