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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the detrimental comments from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn't a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.