Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
November 16th, 2022
Marlee
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