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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few 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 next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always strives to get better.

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