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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't permit the negative comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning period and winning wasn't a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he's learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.