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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known pros including "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 greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

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