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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative feedback from others kill his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he's learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.