Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative feedback from others annihilate his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
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