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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the adverse comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn't a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the well 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 headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he's picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.