Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.
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