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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the better known pros 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 Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.