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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup anything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "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 play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

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