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Phil Ivey Introduction
Philip Dennis Ivey jr. best known as “Phil Ivey” is an American Professional Poker Player, Television Personality, and Social Media Celebrity.
Phil Ivey is the ten times World Poker Championship winner who is regarded as the “World’s Best Poker Player” by the people.
Phil Ivey’s luck and hard work made him the Contemporary Poker Champion of the world. Not only in America but Phil Ivey is also considered the best Poker Player of all time throughout the world.
To honor the maddening skills and talent Phil Ivey has, Phil Ivey’s name was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017.
Currently, Phil Ivey ranks at Number.8 in the list of “Top Poker Players in the World”.
Phil Ivey Net Worth & Salary
Phil Ivey’s net worth is $100 million.
Poker being a game of sheer luck, Phil Ivey managed to turn the tables with his mindfulness and hard work. From being a nobody in his initial days to being one of the famous names in the World of Poker game, Phil Ivey managed to have the life that he always desired.
As per the sources, Phil Ivey has earned an estimated sum of $19,50,000 from Live Poker tournaments. Apart from that, Phil Ivey also paid handsomely for his appearances and brand Endorsements.
Phil Ivey Age, Early Life & Biography
Phil Ivey’s age is 46 years. Phil Ivey took birth on the 1st of February, 1977 in Riverside county of California.
Though the Names of Phil Ivey’s parents or siblings are unknown to the world, it is known that the Ivey family relocated to New Jersey when Phil Ivey was only 3 years old.
Phil Ivey grew up in Roselle county of New Jersey.
He spent most of his childhood learning tips and tricks of Poker from his grandfather. Phil Ivey stated in an interview that he considers his grandfather to be his idol.
Phil Ivey attended Old Bridge Highschool. After graduating high school, Phil Ivey decided to pursue his passion as his profession and turned to Professional Poker Game.
| Name: | Philip Dennis Ivey jr (Phil Ivey) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 47 years |
| Birth Date: | 1st February 1977 |
| Birth Place: | Riverside, California |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.88 m |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Luciaetta Ivey (m.2002-d.2009) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | 0 |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Professional Poker Player, Social Media Personality, and Television Personality |
| Yearly Income: | $2 million |
| Net Worth in 2023 | $100 million |
| Content Last Updated: | February 2023 |
Phil Ivey Personal Life
Phil Ivey got hitched to Luciaetta Ivey in the fall of 2002. The duo moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to focus on Phil Ivey’s poker career.
Everything seemed happy and content until a storm started brewing in the lives of Phil Ivey and Luciaetta Ivey. With Phil’s infidelity rumors swirling around, Luciaetta Ivey wanted to separate from Phil Ivey.
Despite trying the level best and years of marriage counseling, Phil Ivey and Luciaetta Ivey parted ways after seven long years of marriage in 2009.
Ever since Phil Ivey’s romantic relationships are not known to the world.
Phil Ivey Career
Phil Ivey’s fascination and interest in the game of poker developed as a kid. Even though he failed to understand the intricate thinking and skills the game of poker required, he had a fair understanding of the game.
Phil Ivey spent most of his senior year playing Poker Games with a Fake Id card. Phil became one of the most skillful poker players in his vicinity.
After graduating high school, Phil Ivey decided to take a job as a Telemarketer in a New Jersey-based Telemarketing Firm. While working as an executive in the firm, Phil Ivey and his colleagues used to spend their free time with poker games.
In 2002, Phil Ivey decided to quit his telemarketing job and focus solely on professional Poker games.
In the same year, Phil Ivey took part in “The World Series of Poker” and ended up winning three Bracelets in the same tournament. He was named one of the few players to win three Bracelets in a single year.
Phil Ivey was later seen playing in the 2009 “World Series of Poker”. This year, Phil Ivey became the top player of the series winning over $220,538 for his game.
Phil Ivey’s game in the “World Series of Poker” has been a notable part of his career. Phil Ivey has been ranked as the 23rd best player in 2002, 10th in the year of 2003, 20th in 2005, and 7th best player in the “World Series of Poker” championships.
As of now, Phil Ivey holds 10 “World Series of Poker” bracelets and will continue to take part in the upcoming championships.
For the next chapter of his poker career, Phil Ivey was introduced to the “World Poker Tour”. Even though his game in the “World Poker Tour” wasn’t up to the mark, he finally won his first bracelet in the sixth season of the “World Poker Tour”.
As per the sources, Phil Ivey has earned an estimated amount of $4 million in the form of Cash prizes in the “World Poker Tour”.
In 2016, Phil Ivey played in the “European Poker Master” and won over $13,000 in the tournament.
Another major win of Phil Ivey was at the “Monte Carlo Millions tournament” where the winnings of Phil Ivey crossed the 1 million dollar mark.
The following day, Phil Ivey was seen playing at “The FullTiltPoker.Net Invitational Live” game where he won a whopping sum of $600,000.
Phil Ivey has also been part of the “Poker After Dark” series airing on NBC news. In the series, he has played against many A-list actors which include Martin Short, Don Cheadle, etc.
Apart from this, Phil Ivey is also known for his Online poker games and for winning millions in Worldwide Online Poker Tournaments and games.
Phil Ivey Awards & Achievements
Phil Ivey has been named the “Poker Player of the Year” by All in Magazine in the years 2005 and 2009.
In 2017, Phil Ivey’s name was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.
Phil Ivey Major Investments and Assets
Not much is known about Phil Ivey’s assets and investments.
Phil Ivey Must Watch Latest Video and Trending Photographs
In this video, Phil Ivey is seen teaching Poker Strategies to the viewers.
Phil Ivey Twitter Handle
This is the link to Phil Ivey’s Twitter handle.
