Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
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