Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse feedback from others destroy his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

He started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.