Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
