Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative feedback from other people kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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