Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse feedback from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session 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.