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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.

Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game 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 discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.

Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.

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