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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others destroy his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known professionals which includes "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. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.