Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros 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 next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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