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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.