Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the better 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 Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.