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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.