Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate 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 states that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.