Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.