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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the negative comments from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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. Phil 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 an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.