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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.