Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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