Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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