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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning wasn't a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.