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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about the game. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.

He started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning period and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.