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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn't a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.