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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.

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