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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being 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 on the planet.

Phil started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil states that he's picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.