Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 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 made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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