Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros 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 successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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