Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others destroy his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a common 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 World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. 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 an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.