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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number 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 skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

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