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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the planet by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

He began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He says that he's picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.