Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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