Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known pros including but not limited to "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 Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.