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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about poker. He would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he's picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.