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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn't allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. 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 an eternal love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

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