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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to get better.

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