At 34 years ancient, Phil Ivey has become a force to be reckoned with. Often referred to as the “Tiger Woods,” of poker – though he will say he’s not deserving of such a comparison – Phil is an ambassador for a new generation of players.

Phil grew up in New Jersey, got his start on the green felt in Atlantic City. It wouldn’t take long for his career to get a huge boost, when he won his first three World Series of Poker bracelets at the age of 23.

In 2009 Phil finally made the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event after trying each year for the past decade. Although one of the shorter stacks he was many peoples favorite to take 1st place. But, in November when the 9 finalists returned to Vegas Phil could only manage 7th place and a not insignificant prize of $1,404,014.

In February of 2006, Phil played heads-up with Andy Beal, a mathematician who has gained fame for his challenges of huge-name poker players. By the end of a three-day heads-up match, Phil Ivey had taken $16.6 Million from Beal.

Phil currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada and is single.