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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from others destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.