Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.