Phil Ivey

“The Tiger Woods of Poker”

Thats what people call him in the world of poker. But before I tell you more about his success as a proffessional poker player I will first introduce you to the person Phil Ivey.

Phillipp D. Ivey was born in Riverside, California on February 1. 1976. When he was 3 month old his family move to Rosselle, New Jersey. During his job at a telemarketing firm in New Brunswick, New Jersey Phil Ivey aquired his outstanding poker skills by playing with his fellow colleaques.

Today Phil Ivey lives in Las Vegas, Nevada and is considered a multi-millionaire.

His career:

World Series of Poker

Bracelet(s):                                                    6

Money finishes:                                           32

Highest ITM Main Event finish:            10th, 2003

World Poker Tour

Titles:                                                               1

Final tables:                                                  8

Money finishes:                                          11

European Poker Tour

Titles:                                                              None

Final tables:                                                 1

Money finishes:                                          1