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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't permit the negative comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated 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 successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He states that he's picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.