Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey 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 everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.