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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the detrimental feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn't a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark 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 two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

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