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1. MEDIA ADVISORY For more information: Amy Rhoads (314) 578.7817 Lisa Wheeler (702) 327.7250 Original Chipleader Returns to WSOP PokerStars Pro Dennis Phillips expands philanthropic work at 2009 WSOP (St. Louis, MO/ Las Vegas, NV – June 8, 2009) – It’s said that charity begins at the poker table and PokerStars pro Dennis Phillips will prove just that while participating in this year’s World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. While Phillips’ pledge to the MS Society, JDRF and the Pujols Family Foundation remains strong, he has added to his growing roster of philanthropic commitments in the 2009 World Series of Poker to include PokerGives – a charity poker tournament benefiting the Intrepid Heroes Fund, Paralyzed Veterans & Special Olympics and once again will support Prevent Cancer Foundation’s “Bad Beat on Cancer”. In addition, Phillips recently announced that he will host an All-Star Celebrity Bash, his own charity event that will take place on July 13th in his backyard of St. Louis, Missouri during MLB’s All-Star weekend in hopes to raise over $250,000 for his lead beneficiaries. About the All-Star Celebrity Bash: A Night for Charity will be held in St. Louis on July 13th following the 2009 Home Run Derby for celebrities, entertainers and athletes. This is an invitation-only event at Chef Hubert Keller’s SLeeK. To learn how you may be a part of this event through sponsorship and/or donations for the online charity auction, go to www.allstarcelebritybash.com. About PokerStars: PokerStars offer multiple Freeroll poker tournaments every day, with winners that advance to a weekly $1,000 prize pool Freeroll. There are no requirements other than to download PokerStars poker software and create an account. PokerStars offers Freerolls in all of their poker games, which include: Texas Hold’em, Omaha, and Seven Card Stud. Not only does PokerStars offer weekly and monthly Freeroll tournaments, but they also have special Freerolls from time to time offering seats to the World Series of Poker and satellite seats to larger poker tournaments. About Dennis Phillips:About Dennis Phillips:Dennis Phillips, became the Original Chipleader of the 2008 WSOP, during the first 117-day hiatus; ultimately finishing 3rd. Now a member of the elite International PokerStars Team Pro, he has fast become one of the new ambassadors to the poker community. Media titled Dennis as one of the most respected players in the ’08 World Series of Poker. The fun and energy Dennis brought to the 2008 WSOP Main Event with his 300+ family and friends helped increase the ratings for ESPN’s coverage by 46% (beating most NHL games and many NBA games!). Through his regular-guy persona, he continues to earn the respect of pros & amateurs alike, becoming a poker playing, media favorite in all outlets.Phillips’ blogs can be found at thechipleader.com. On Twitter, follow him at ‘Dennis_Phillips’. View updated images at http://www.gwphotostore.com/cgi-bin/ImageFolio42/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Poker_Players/Professional_Poker_Players/Phillips_Dennis ###