Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated 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 wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from others kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.
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