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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.

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