Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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