Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 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 closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.