Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known 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, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
