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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.