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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

He started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "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 Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.