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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

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