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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.