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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental comments from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.