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The Official WSOP Photo BlogSelect Year:
Charder vs. Maria Deep into Day 2 of the $1,000 No-Limit Hold 'em event, Christian Harder finds himself seated with fellow poker professional Maria Ho. Legendary Phil Hellmuth takes a moment just after his victory to kiss WSOP Gold Bracelet #12! 1 + 2 = 12 For five years, Hellmuth has been holding up both index fingers in photos, reminding people the record is 11 bracelets. Not anymore. How Do You Like Me Now? Andy Frankenberger has his critics in the poker world, but no one can argue with two bracelets in two years, especially when one came from defeating none other than Phil Ivey heads-up for the title. Fourth Time is the Charm Last year, Phil Hellmuth's WSOP story was one of second places. This year things are a little different. Hellmuth reveled in the crowd and the celebration after win #12. His event didn't wrap up until 2am, but that didn't stop Hellmuth from chatting with fans, signing autographs, and taking pictures with every person on the rail. So Close and Yet So Far It seemed like it would be Phil Ivey's night, but he came up just short of his ninth bracelet and the spotlight shone on his opponent Andy Frankenberger and the "other Phil" instead. Midnight Double Feature In a town known for entertainment options, the biggest show in town last night was at the Rio. Hundreds gathered late Sunday night to watch Phil Ivey go for bracelet #9 against Andy Frankenberger, then migrated to the Pavilion Stage to see Phil Hellmuth pick up bracelet #12 Floored! Just moments after winning his 12th WSOP Gold Bracelet, Phil Hellmuth falls to floor, overcome with emotion. #12 Phil Hellmuth accepts his 12th WSOP Gold Bracelet from his son Phillip, whom he flew in just to watch him play the $2,500 Razz event today! Time for a New Hat! Phil Hellmuth raises his record 12th WSOP Gold Bracelet into the air after winning the $2,500 Razz event in the Pavilion Room. There are 1400 entries in the photo blog.
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