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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark 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 event. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.