Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided 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 best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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