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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.