Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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