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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him 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 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals 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. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he's learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.