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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn't a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he's learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

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