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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn everything he could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn't permit the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

He started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he's learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.

Although Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.