Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. Phil knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.