Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "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 Sin City. He 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 immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.