Player Profile
Hall of Famer
Phil Hellmuth
Poker Brat
WSOP Bracelets17
Career WSOP Winnings$20,679,638
BornJul 16 1964
BirthplaceMadison, Wisconsin, USA
ResidesPalo Alto, California, USA
Poker Hall of Fame Inductee 2007
Winning his first career WSOP bracelet by defeating Johnny Chan heads-up in the 1989 WSOP Main Event, at 24 Phil Hellmuth became the youngest player at the time to win the Main Event, and sparked a legendary career that continues to this day.
With 17 career WSOP tournament victories, Phil Hellmuth is not only the all-time leader in bracelets but also one of the most recognized poker players in the world.
Even amongst non-players, if you were to ask someone to name a poker player, the odds are good they would say “Phil Hellmuth”.
Owning a temper nearly as famous as his poker acumen, Hellmuth’s tendency to curse over bad beats and angrily disparage opponents has earned him the nickname ‘The Poker Brat’.
Despite his reputation for having tirades at the poker table, Hellmuth’s fiery personality has made him beloved by many poker fans and garnered millions of views on YouTube.
To this day, Hellmuth continues his poker career while engaging in philanthropy and authorship. He has published multiple books about poker, poker strategy, and a healthy poker mindset. Hellmuth’s writings have been enjoyed by poker players around the world.
With 17 career WSOP tournament victories, Phil Hellmuth is not only the all-time leader in bracelets but also one of the most recognized poker players in the world.
Even amongst non-players, if you were to ask someone to name a poker player, the odds are good they would say “Phil Hellmuth”.
Owning a temper nearly as famous as his poker acumen, Hellmuth’s tendency to curse over bad beats and angrily disparage opponents has earned him the nickname ‘The Poker Brat’.
Despite his reputation for having tirades at the poker table, Hellmuth’s fiery personality has made him beloved by many poker fans and garnered millions of views on YouTube.
To this day, Hellmuth continues his poker career while engaging in philanthropy and authorship. He has published multiple books about poker, poker strategy, and a healthy poker mindset. Hellmuth’s writings have been enjoyed by poker players around the world.
Phil Hellmuth
11th
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| Series / Events | Date | Rank | Earnings | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WSOP 2026 World Series of Poker #99: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em | Jul 14 2026 | 2 / 884 | $464,286 | Results |
WSOP 2026 World Series of Poker #60: $50,000 Poker Players Championship | Jun 21 2026 | 14 / 108 | $109,459 | Results |
WSOP 2026 World Series of Poker #33: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship | Jun 09 2026 | 37 / 390 | $21,162 | Results |
WSOP 2026 World Series of Poker #17: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship 7-Handed | Jun 02 2026 | 9 / 198 | $41,656 | Results |
WSOP 2026 World Series of Poker #9: $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship 7-Handed | May 30 2026 | 7 / 204 | $54,214 | Results |
PGT PokerGO Tour - PokerGO Studio at ARIA Las Vegas $ 10,000 + 100 No Limit Hold'em - PGT Last Chance #5 | Jan 09 2026 | 17 / 117 | $17,550 | Results |
PGT PokerGO Tour - PokerGO Studio at ARIA Las Vegas $ 10,000 + 100 No Limit Hold'em - PGT Last Chance #3 | Jan 07 2026 | 5 / 108 | $70,200 | Results |
PGT PokerGO Tour - PokerGO Studio at ARIA Las Vegas $ 10,000 + 100 No Limit Hold'em - PGT Last Chance #1 | Jan 05 2026 | 4 / 109 | $98,100 | Results |
WSOP 2025 WSOP Paradise #7: $10,000 Super PLOSSUS PLO | Dec 08 2025 | 16 / 284 | $26,000 | Results |
WSOP 2025 World Series of Poker Event #96: $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed | Jul 13 2025 | 157 / 1088 | $6,005 | Results |
