Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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