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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn't a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the better 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 dedication and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he's picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

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