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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't permit the negative comments from others destroy his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.