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Phil Ivey

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Updated August 3, 2026 · Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Full name	Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr.^[1]
Born	February 1, 1977^[1]
Birthplace	Riverside, California, USA^[1]
WSOP bracelets	11^[1]
Poker Hall of Fame	Inducted in 2017^[1]

Phil Ivey is an American professional poker player known for his success in both live tournaments and online play. He has won multiple World Series of Poker bracelets and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017.

Context

Phil Ivey is an American professional poker player, born February 1, 1977, in Riverside, California. He has won 11 World Series of Poker bracelets and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2017 ^[1]. Sources describe him as one of the best all-around poker players in the world ^[1]. He has also been a central figure in legal disputes between gamblers and casinos ^[3].

Documented claims

Phil Ivey is described by sources as one of the best all-around poker players in the world. ^[1]
He has been a central figure in legal disputes between gamblers and casinos. ^[3]

Questions and answers

What was Phil Ivey accused of?

Sources say he has been a central figure in legal disputes between gamblers and casinos, but specific accusations are not detailed in the provided sources ^[3].

How rich is Phil Ivey?

Sources report different totals for his live tournament earnings, and his Full Tilt Poker account had over $20 million in profit according to some sources ^[2].

What happened to the poker player Phil Ivey?

Phil Ivey continues to be recognized as a top poker player, with multiple WSOP bracelets and a 2017 Poker Hall of Fame induction ^[1]. He has also been involved in legal disputes with casinos ^[3].

Sources

Phil Ivey | United States — wsop.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
Phil Ivey – Profile & Career Tournament Earnings — poker.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
The High Stakes Life of Phil Ivey — primedope.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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