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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn't a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He states that he's picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.