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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player 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 pappa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the negative comments from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few 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 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he's learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.