Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros 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 headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
