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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey 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 learn everything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game 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 greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.