Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.