Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
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