Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to 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 eternal love for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
