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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't let the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn't a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.