Phil Ivey's Vital Stats:
Phil Ivey grew up in New Jersey and has won 7 World Series of Poker bracelets, the first in 2000 when he was only 23 years old. He lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Luciaetta. His grandfather taught him to play five-card stud as a child and by 16, Ivey started playing for money. It wasn’t long after turning 21 that he became a poker pro.
Phil Ivey's Poker Nickname:
People sometimes call Phil Ivey the “Tiger Woods of Poker”.
Phil Ivey at the Poker Table:
Ivey is a quiet player, who always seems completely focused and is known for his piercing stare. He is considered to be one of the best poker players -- fellow pro Barry Greenstein considers him "the best tournament player in the world."
Phil Ivey's Notable World Series of Poker Wins:
- 2009 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo 8-or-better Event
- 2009 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw Event
- 2005 Pot-Limit Omaha with Re-buys Event
- 2002 S.H.O.E. Event
- 2002 Card Stud Hi/Lo Event
- 2002 Seven-Card Stud Event
- 2000 Pot-Limit Omaha Event
Where to Play Phil Ivey Online:
Phil Ivey plays exclusively at Full Tilt Poker,where he can be found about 10 hours a week.
Phil Ivey Trivia:
- Phil Ivey married his high school sweetheart
- In 2002, Phil won three WSOP bracelets, tying Phil Hellmuth and Ted Forrest for the most wins in a single year.
- Phil Ivey won the first ever live-broadcast Hold’em tournament at the Turning Stone Casino American Poker Championship. It was his first no-limit Hold’em tournament win.
- In November 2005, Ivey won back-to-back poker tournaments in Monaco at the Monte Carlo Millions and the Full Tilt Poker Invitational Live tournament
