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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't allow the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he's picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.

Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.