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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.