Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.