Posted by Anabel | Posted in Poker | Posted on 04-10-2025
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.