Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.