Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He 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 immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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