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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.

He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.