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Dennis Phillips
- Name: Dennis Phillips
- Nickname: Fordman
- Current Residence: Cottage Hills, Ill.
- Poker Room: Poker Stars
By all accounts, Dennis Phillips is a pretty decent guy.
Ask anyone in his local poker community in St. Louis, Mo., and they'll tell you about his quiet, down-to-earth demeanor and polite table manners. They'll also warn you about his crushing tournament play.
A final-table finisher in the 2008 WSOP Main Event, Dennis has cashed in all the major St. Louis tournaments, and his regular opponents, not surprisingly, bemoan his solid abilities at the green felt.
But Dennis Phillips isn't just a poker player. He has a day job, too.
An account manager for a commercial trucking company, Dennis seems happy with his work. Happy enough, anyway, that he doesn't plan to retire on his Main Event earnings - which will be substantial come November 2008.
The nearly $1 million Dennis is guaranteed may just sway his feelings on early retirement. Especially since it's not like anyone has a piece of him in the Main Event - he gained entry to it after winning a $200 buy-in at Harrah's St. Louis Casino and Hotel.
If he does change his mind, you'll likely be seeing him more on the tournament trail. After all, what's a retired man to do but partake in his favorite hobby?
Trivia
- Previous tournament cashes include a WSOPC final table in 2007
- Was the oldest player at the 2008 WSOP Main Event final table, at 53 years of age
- Wore a baseball cap from his employers, Broadway Truck Centers, at the 10-man bubble table at the 2008 WSOP Main Event
- Earned a bachelor of arts degree in college
- Took up poker as a hobby in 2004
Notable Tournament Cashes
| Tournament | Place | Winnings |
|---|---|---|
| EPT Season 6, EPT London High Roller Event | 7th | £60,000 |
| 2009 WSOP, Event 57 - $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World... | 45th | $178,857 |
| 2009 WSOP, Event 34 - $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 200th | $2,745 |
| 2008 WSOP, Event 54, Main Event No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $4,517,773 |
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