Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.