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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an eternal passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

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