Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.