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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't allow the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

He began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn't a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las 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 hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he's picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.