Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe 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 taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching period and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.