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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't let the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark 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 two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for poker. He says that he's picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.