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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals 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 participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.
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