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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative comments from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.

He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.