Dennis Phillps Dented
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We caught up with Dennis Phillips, who placed 3rd at the 2008 WSOP Main Event, during a hand with an unknown opponent. Phillips opened for 3500 from middle position, and the other player came along for a flop of 
. Continuing with his aggressive line, Phillips fired another bet of 4,800, but he could not shed the stubborn opponent.
The turn card brought the 
to the table, and both players opted to knuckle the felt.
When the 
arrived on the river, Phillips slowed down once more, checking to his opponent who responded with 7,500 value bet that was too enticing for Phillips to pass up. When the player revealed 
for a full house on the river, Phillps voiced his displeasure briefly, before adjusting his attitude and offering a sincere "nice hand" to his fortunate opponent.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
19,000
-9,000
|
-9,000 |