Phil Collins Jr. Makes It to November Nine: A Poker Pro's Journey

Phil Collins Jr. is a poker professional who is often asked if he is related to the famous Phil Collins. He is not, but he was named after the famous musician whose mother was a fan of the Genesis band leader.

Phil Collins Jr. is 26 years old and was born in Aiken, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2006 and became a professional poker player shortly after. His online poker winnings over the past 5 years have exceeded $3,000,000. In live tournaments, he has made it to the money in 8 WSOP events, earning over $125,000.

Phil Collins Jr. considers Ben Lamb the most dangerous opponent in the November Nine. He entered the final table with the fourth-largest stack. Phil Collins Jr. has a large and vocal support group, including many poker professionals. His wife, Katie, has been his biggest supporter throughout his poker career. Phil Collins Jr. considers himself an ambassador for online poker and the younger generation of players.