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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about the game. Phil would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.