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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros 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. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a regular basis.
