Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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