Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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