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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game 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 best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.