Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed 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 discipline and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.