Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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