Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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