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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover anything he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from others annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker players in the world.

He began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.