Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative feedback from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.