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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final 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 game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.