Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He 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 a continuing love for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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