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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn't a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he's picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.