Phil Hellmuth

Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth during the WPT Venetian 2021
Nickname(s)The Poker Brat[1]
Lumestackin[2]
ResidencePalo Alto, California
Born (1964-07-16) July 16, 1964 (age 60)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)17
Money finish(es)210[3]
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
Winner, 1989
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)5
Money finish(es)18
Information accurate as of 2 July 2023.

Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr. (born July 16, 1964) is an American professional poker player who has won a record seventeen World Series of Poker bracelets. He is the winner of the Main Event of the 1989 World Series of Poker (WSOP)[4] and the Main Event of the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe (WSOPE), and he is a 2007 inductee of the WSOP's Poker Hall of Fame. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest tournament players of all time.[5][6]

  1. ^ Lee, Bernard (July 2, 2019). "'Poker Brat' is born: 30 years later, inside Phil Hellmuth's stunning arrival". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Holloway, Chad (July 2, 2020). "Phil "Lumestackin" Hellmuth Eliminated in 11th Place ($7,871.85)". Pokernews.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  3. ^ "Phil Hellmuth". WSOP.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Seaton, Paul (May 1, 2019). "Phil Hellmuth on the History and Future of the WSOP". PokerNews.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  5. ^ Pajich, Bob (July 6, 2007). "Hellmuth, Enright Inducted into Poker Hall of Fame". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved March 31, 2009.
  6. ^ Cahlik, Josh; Donnie Peters (October 4, 2012). "Phil Hellmuth Wins 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event; Watson Wins High Roller". PokerNews.com. Retrieved October 5, 2012.