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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn everything he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't allow the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn't a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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 Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he's picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.