Player Profile

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.