Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.