Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor in the world by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the well 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 play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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