Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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