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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known 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 $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he's learning every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.