Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning 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 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.