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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't permit the negative feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn't a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed quite a few 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 moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he's picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

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