Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative feedback from others destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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