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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

He began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.

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