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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from others kill his dream of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

Phil started competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always strives to get better.

Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.

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