Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next 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. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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