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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn't let the negative comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "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 Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He states that he's learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.