Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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