Paul Phillips
| Name | Paul Phillips |
| Nickname | dot com |
| Nationality | American |
| Age | 52 |
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Paul Phillips is an American software developer, entrepreneur, and professional poker player. He has over $2.3 million in live earnings. His best live cash of $1,101,908 came from his 1st place finish at the 2003 Bellagio Five-Diamond World Poker Classic in Las Vegas.
Paul Phillips: Early Life
Paul Phillips was born in Moraga, California, near Berkeley, where he grew up with his two sisters and brother. While none of his family members played poker professionally, his father and brother enjoyed home games.
Phillips attended University of California in San Diego, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. In 1996, he was named Chief Technical Officer of Go2Net, a Seattle-based internet company, after which he became a dot-com millionaire by the year 2000. His success allowed him to live in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, enjoying the luxury of being “work-optional.” Phillips’ entry into poker began in 1994, but it wasn’t until 1999 that he ventured into big tournaments.
Paul Phillips: Live Tournament Participation
Paul Phillips’ first recorded live cash took place in May 1999 at the 30th WSOP in Las Vegas. He secured 14th place in a $3,000 Hold’em Pot Limit event, earning $6,170.
In July 2000, he participated in the Orleans Open in Las Vegas. In a $300 Omaha Hi-Lo event, he placed 1st and earned $25,040.
Following this, in September 2003, he placed 1st at the World Poker Tour in Atlantic City. He took home $64,010 from the $540 No Limit Hold’em event.
Later that month, he participated in Legends of Poker in Los Angeles (Bell Gardens). He placed 2nd and earned one of his notable wins of $293,550.
The next year, in April 2004, he participated in the 35th WSOP in Las Vegas. He placed 2nd and earned $82,580 in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split event.
In August 2005, he participated in the $5,150 WPT No Limit Hold’em Main Event. He placed 24th and took home $20,850.
In December 2005, Phillips participated in the FullTilt.net Poker Global Poker Challenge in Las Vegas. In the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em Shootout, he placed 5th and earned $30,000.
