Phil Hellmuth
Phillip Jerome Hellmuth, Jr., is widely known as Phil in the world of poker. Born on July 16, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin, his name resonates with the game's aficionados. Nestled in the heart of Palo Alto, California, Phil currently calls it home. His deep passion for poker and remarkable talent have earned him a legendary status in the poker community. Phil's journey from Wisconsin to California has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Titles and awards
Phil Hellmuth, a highly respected professional poker player, has won a total of 11 World Series of Poker Bracelets (all in Texas Hold'em). He holds the record for prize money and final table appearances at the WSOP, and is also represented in the Poker Hall of Fame. Currently, his WSOP earnings amount to $13,593,288, placing him 5th on the WSOP All Time Money List. In 1989, at the age of 24, Hellmuth became the youngest winner of a WSOP Main Event, holding this record for 19 years. In 1993, he achieved another record by winning three Bracelets in a single year. It remains to be seen if he will take home a World Poker Tour title. Nevertheless, he has cashed 13 times and reached 4 final tables, earning him a total of $1,106,345 in WPT tournaments.
In May 2010, his earnings from live tournaments amounted to a total of $11,330,398, positioning him in the fourth place on the All Time Money List. The ranks preceding him are occupied by Daniel Negreanu, Jamie Gold, and Phil Ivey. However, by the year 2017, he had slipped down to the seventh spot.
| Land | Professional since | Favorite games | Bracelets | Highest profit | total profits | 2023 Ranking of the All-Time Money List | Global Poker Index (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 1988 | All-rounder | 14 | 2.645.333 $ | 21.963.463 $ | 8 | 312 |
| Hometown: | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Interesting facts: | He holds the 7th position on the All-Time Money List. He is recognized as "The Poker Brat," and he is a member of the Poker Hall of Fame. |
| Key moments in poker: | 1989 - the youngest winner in a WSOP Main Event to date; 1993 - three WSOP bracelets. |
| Number of WSOP bracelets: | 14 |
| WPT/EPT Winnings: | No |
| Total tournament winnings: | $21.963.463 |
Phil Hellmuth today
Despite being regarded as a leading force in the modern poker scene, Hellmuth is not without controversy. Infamous for his derogatory remarks towards his challengers, he has earned the nickname "The Poker Brat," as his outbursts can turn violent, as shown in his physical altercation with Sam Grizzle, although no one was injured. In 2007, he withdrew from Poker After Dark after Annie Duke made a disparaging comment. The year 2008 saw him embroiled in another dispute when a programming glitch at UltimateBet mistakenly awarded him the $5,599.00 pot, despite holding the worst hand at the time. The company's explanations for this mishap contradicted Hellmuth's account of the incident.
Phil is active in the world of poker, although he doesn't actually play. He has been involved in the creation of the UltimateBet software and is a member of Team UB. However, recent reports suggest that he is actively seeking new sponsors (and looking to part ways with UltimateBet), including Full Tilt Poker and the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Phil has created numerous instructional poker videos, such as the Ultimate White To Black Belt Course and Phil Hellmuth's Million Dollar Poker System. He also writes magazine articles and books, some of the most famous being Bad Beats and Lucky Draws and The Greatest Poker Hands Ever Played. His latest book, titled Deal Me In: 20 Of The World's Top Poker Players Share The Heartbreaking and Inspiring Stories of How They Turned Pro, has been well received. Pokerbrat.com was launched in 2008 and offers poker under the Hellmuth brand, among others.
