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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't permit the negative feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.