Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil 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 addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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 Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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