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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the negative feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Although Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.