Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including "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. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.
