Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor 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 the age of 1. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.