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Phil Ivey: From Poker Legend to Golf with Michael Jordan and Dinner with Obama
Phil Ivey is one of the most famous poker players of modern times. He has won over $26,400,000 in live tournaments. Phil Ivey played golf with Michael Jordan and dined with Barack Obama.
One of the most memorable hands in Phil Ivey's career was against Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 WSOP Main Event. Before the final table, Ivey lost a significant hand to Moneymaker, who went on to win the tournament.
Despite the challenges, Ivey plans to return to big poker games soon.
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