Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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