Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
