Phil Ivey Profil | IXGAMES
Phil Ivey grew up in New Jersey and has won 5 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 wasnt long after turning 21 that he became a poker pro.Phil Ivey is considered by many to be the best player in the world; thats a bold statement to make, but if anyone can live up to it, its Phil. A word of advice to aspiring Poker Stars: If you plan to win a major title, plan on having to beat Phil Ivey, because this guy isnt going anywhere anytime soon. 
Phil Ivey plays exclusively at Full Tilt Poker,where he can be found about 10 hours a week. In January 2006, Phil received three incredible honors, being named Player of the Year by All In Magazine, Bluff Magazine, and the UK Gaming Awards. Most recently, Phil placed second in the Omaha Hi/Lo event and third in $50,000 HORSE event at the 2006 WSOP. With these two events, he was able to cash for more than $800,000. Phil married his high school sweetheart and they currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada.