Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning period and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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