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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn't a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he's learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.