Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.
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