Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental feedback from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills 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 in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.