Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "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. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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