Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse comments from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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