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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the adverse feedback from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

He began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he's picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.