Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandpa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse feedback from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals 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. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Although Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.