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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative feedback from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn't a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he's learning every day and is very abashed about his success. He knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.