Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive 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 success to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.