Phil Ivey is an American professional poker player. He has won 11 World Series of Poker bracelets, one World Poker Tour championship, and reached nine World Poker Tour final tables.
People call him “The Phenom,” and he’s also known as “the Tiger Woods of Poker.”
Net Worth, Ethnicity & Religion
According to the reports, his current net worth is approximately $100 million from all of his income sources as of 2025 (source). His religious faith is in the Christian religion. He has an American black ethnicity.
Wife, Kids & Parents
As per the social media reports, he married his wife Luciaetta Ivey in 2002. In December 2009, Ivey and his wife Luciaetta ended their marriage after seven years. Their divorce was finalized on December 29, 2009.
He did not have any children. He was born to his American parents. His father’s name is Mr. Phil Ivey Sr., and his mother’s name is Mrs. Pamela Ivey. He has a sister.
Early Life & Educational Details
His real name is Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr. He was born on 1 February 1977 in Riverside, California, United States. He shifted to Roselle, New Jersey, when he was just three months old.
Later, he finished his schooling at Old Bridge High School in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey. He supports the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets.
Outside of poker, he enjoys sports betting, prop bets, and playing golf. He even took part in the first World Series of Golf and finished fourth in the final round.
Age, Height & Weight
According to his birthdate, he is 48 years old as of 2025. He is 6.2ft (1.88 m) in height, and his weight is approximately 78 KG. He has black hair, and his eyes are also black.
Career Details
His big moment at the World Series of Poker came in 2000 when he won a Pot Limit Omaha event, earning his first bracelet.
In 2002, he picked up three more bracelets, matching the record for the most wins in a single year alongside Phil Hellmuth Jr., Ted Forrest, and Puggy Pearson.
In 2005, Ivey won another Pot Limit Omaha event, earning $635,603.
At the 2009 WSOP, he claimed his sixth bracelet in the $2,500 No-Limit 2–7 Draw Lowball against 147 players, then grabbed another in the $2,500 mixed event, topping a field of 376.
In 2010, he got the most votes for the WSOP Tournament of Champions. With 11 bracelets, he ranks second all-time behind Phil Hellmuth Jr.
At 38, he also became the youngest player to win ten bracelets, beating Hellmuth’s record of 42. On February 10, 2014, Ivey won the Aussie Millions $250,000 Challenge for AU$4 million, his biggest single win.
By 2023, his live tournament earnings passed $38.3 million, with 11 scores over $1 million. More than $9.2 million came from WSOP events, and he sits 11th on the all-time money list.
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