Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.