Phil Ivey grew up in New Jersey, where he started his pro poker career in Atlantic City. Formerly a video game phenom, Phil now directs that energy toward the poker table, and it's paying off.
Phil Ivey won his first WSOP title at the age of 23, where he beat Phil Helmuth and Amarillo Slim in Pot-Limit Omaha. He followed up by winning three WSOP titles in one year, 2003. He's also won two Bellagio tournaments, one WPO, and two Commerce tournaments, not to mention his three appearances at WPT final tables. His tournament statistics are impressive, but Phil Ivey is equally impressive in live money games - Phil Ivey regularly beats the biggest games in the world.
Phil Ivey and his wife (his high school sweetheart) recently moved to Vegas, and are looking forward to getting a dog. When Phil isn't working on his game he's playing pick-up basketball, listening to music, or following his favorite sports team - the Los Angeles Lakers. Phil Ivey is also taken up golf. He's just learning, but would like to become very good. You can play with Phil at his own table at on-line poker room Full Tilt Poker.
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Phil Ivey’s 7th place finish at the 2009 WSOP final table
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