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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He started playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better 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 Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

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