Dennis Phillip Sets Auction to Help MS Society
October 18th, 2008Dennis Phillips, the Chip Champion of WSOP, introduced a new twist on sponsorship, at the Final Table of the WSOP Main Event. Number of companies and communities can bid for a logo post on Dennis Phillips’ jersey, from October 16 to October 26, 2008.
On November 11, 2008, the WSOP event will be broadcasted, around the world for millions of ESPN viewers, as Dennis vies for more than USD $9 million dollars. It is likely to be the most-watched night in broadcasted poker history. Also, the 2008 WSOP final table is guaranteed to be re-televised at least eight times across ESPN networks.
A long-time follower of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Philips belongs to St. Louis, Missouri. During when his brother was diagnosed with MS over ten years ago, he became intensely involved in the battle against it. He also said that being on the Final Table of the WSOP is a chance of a existence, and he wishes that this viewpoint will save, one day, someone’s life.