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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn't allow the negative comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn't a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. He says that he's picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.