Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision 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 on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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