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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the detrimental comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.

He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals 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 moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.