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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about the game. Phil would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.

Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.