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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn't a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always strives to improve.

Although Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.