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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse feedback from others destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.