Phil Ivey - Top Poker Players
Phil Ivey
Nickname: Tiger Woods of poker
Age: 28
Birthplace: New Jersey
Phil Ivey is usually seen sporting a basketball jersey. Since joining the poker circuit a few years ago, he has quickly become one of the top poker players in the world. He is a focused and quiet poker who seem to be absorbing every move and paying attention to everything. He won his first WSOP title in 2000 at the age of 23 for Pot Limit Omaha, taking home $195,000. He's only been playing poker for over a decade, admittedly, his first love was playing video games.
Poker Achievements:
- 2003 WSOP, 10th place
- 2003 World Poker Open, 2nd place
- In 2002, Phil took home three gold bracelets, tying Phil Hellmuth and Ted Forrest for the most wins in a single year.
- 2000 WSOP Pot Limit Omaha champion
