Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common 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 WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
