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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the negative feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn't a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.