Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.