Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last 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 Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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