Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play 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 the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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