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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He 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 undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.