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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.