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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't allow the adverse comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn't a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "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 Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.