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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn't a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. 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.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.