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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

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

Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.

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