Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to 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 discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.