Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided 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 best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.