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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.