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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.