Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known professionals 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 next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.