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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
