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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't permit the negative comments from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.