Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.