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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive 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 achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.