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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn't let the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the next 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 achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he's picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.