Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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