Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. He would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals 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. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.
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