Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.