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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

He began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where 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 better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to improve.

Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.