DOB: Feb 1st 1976
Famous Words:
If you play a lot of poker, you realize that the better players play a lot of hands and they take chances, Ivey says. "The players that don't do as well are just sitting there folding every hand and not taking chances. I'm playing against the best players in the world day in and day out, so you can't just sit there and play only good hands all the time. You've got to take some chances and know when you're beat and know how to get certain advantages.
Career Highlights:
Known as the tiger woods of poker, Phil Ivey is one of the world's best with 5 WSOP bracelets, 29 money finishes, an 8 final tables at the WPT. In addition to a WPT title, he is an active online player and enjoys prop betting.
