Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.
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