Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 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.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his success. He knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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