Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.