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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many 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 game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He 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 immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
