Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known pros 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 Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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