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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He began competing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
