Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.