Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two 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 destroyed many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
December 6th, 2018
Everett
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