Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.