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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental comments from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
