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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.

He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.