Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.