No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 02/09/2026 04:25 am by Marley
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.