Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros 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 headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.