Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including "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 Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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