Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.

He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

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