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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

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