Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning period and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next 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. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.