Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.