Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many 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 Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
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