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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative feedback from others kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in 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. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.