Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey 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 every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying love for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
