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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup anything he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

Phil started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.