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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal 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 last table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "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 Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.