Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common 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, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals 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 moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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