Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals 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 headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.