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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.