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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.