Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.