Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.