Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning period and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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