Dennis Phillips

Dennis Phillips is an American poker player from St. Louis, Missouri. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $6M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $4,517,773. Philips has also made an appearance on High Stakes Poker.

Dennis Phillips: Early Life

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Phillips graduated with a degree in Political Science and was accepted into law school at the University of Florida. However, he chose instead to apply his newly acquired skills to the sales industry. While in college, Phillips worked as a bartender and met someone who was starting a travel agency. He worked there as a salesman for a few years.

Dennis Phillips: Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Philips debuted on March 12th, 2010, in HSP S6 Episode 6. He participated in a $400/800 + $200 ANTE No Limit Hold ’em with Tom Dwan, Andrew Robl, Phil Ivey, and others. He lost $75,100.

Philips returned on March 19th, 2010, in HSP S6 Episode 7. The stakes remained at $400/800 + $200 ANTE  No Limit Hold ’em, and he played with Tom Dwan, Andrew Robl, Phil Ivey, and others. He ended the night down $4,000.

Philips’ most recent appearance was on March 26th, 2010, during HSP S6 Episode 8. Playing in a $400/800 + $200 ANTE No Limit Hold ’em, he was seated with Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak, Phil Ivey, and others. Luck did not favor him, as he incurred a loss of $37,300.

Phillips: Live Tournament Participation

Dennis Phillips’ first recorded live cash occurred in September 2007 where he placed 9th in a $500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP Circuit in Robinsonville. He cashed $2,386.

Dennis secured his biggest live cash of $4,517,773 at the 39th WSOP in Las Vegas by finishing in 3rd place. He entered the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em in July 2008.

Most recently, in September 2023, he placed 21st in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em Event 17 at the Ameristar Poker Open in St. Charles. Philips earned $2,905.