Phil Ivey's Alter Ego RaiseOnce Returns to PokerStars

RaiseOnce, a poker player suspected to be Phil Ivey, returned to PokerStars on December 31, 2011, after a long absence. RaiseOnce won a $25,000 heads-up high roller tournament on PokerStars in September 2010. His country of residence is now listed as Mexico, previously it was the USA. RaiseOnce immediately sat down at high-stakes tables, including $200/400 PLO and NL, $400/800 8 games, $1,000/2,000 HORSE, $1,000/2,000 2-7 with triple draw, and $1,000/2,000 Omaha Hi-Lo.

RaiseOnce's first opponent was JesusLebtNOT, and their match lasted 146 hands. Jama-dharma left the table when RaiseOnce appeared and later commented on a forum post, stating that he did not want to play against RaiseOnce. Many users suspect that RaiseOnce is Phil Ivey due to various similarities in playing style and behavior. RaiseOnce played a session with Phil Galfond in PLO $200/400, where Galfond eventually won. RaiseOnce lost about $200,000 in the session with Phil Galfond.

RaiseOnce's return to PokerStars has sparked much discussion among the poker community. Many users have noted similarities between RaiseOnce's playing style and that of Phil Ivey. RaiseOnce's immediate return to high-stakes tables and his aggressive playing style have led many to believe that he is indeed Phil Ivey. The poker community will be watching closely to see if RaiseOnce continues to play at high stakes and if he will confirm or deny the suspicions surrounding his identity.