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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.