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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.