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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

He started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many 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 Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and always strives to improve.

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