It's not all about the pretty faces on Dennis Phillips' table. Phillips is among the most relaxed players at the table. Whether that's something to do with the financial cushion of a WSOP third place, or his homespun baseball cap appearance, either way he came out of a hand with even less to worry about. His opponent was the opposite.
On a board of 6♠J♠7♦J♥ Phillips in the cut off bet again, called by his opponent on his right, together making a pot of more than 25,000. Then the river card, 2♠ and another bet by Phillips, 8,800, called, leaving 40,000 in the middle. It was showdown time and Phillips turned over A♠5♠ which coincided, almost exactly, with his moment his opponent realised he was way behind, turning over aces and releasing an "argh!" of frustration.
"You weren't supposed to call on the turn" said Phillips. He's up to more than 50,000 now.
STOP PRESS: Phillip's opponent was just seen talking to a tournament official. "What's the tournament tomorrow?" he asked, well and truly out of this one but looking forward to the next.
