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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't allow the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to improve.

Although Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.