Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative feedback from others destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.