No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Monday, 24. November 2025
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the planet by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa showed him to 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 poker. He would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known professionals 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. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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