Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including but not limited to "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 Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.