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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He says that he's picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.

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