Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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