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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't let the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

He started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed 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 game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.