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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn't a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for poker. He states that he's learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.