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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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