Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative feedback from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "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 Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.