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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative feedback from other people destroy his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he's picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.