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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the negative feedback from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He 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 greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.