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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the detrimental comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.