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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and winning wasn't a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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 Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.