Poker Pros - Bios - Phil Hellmuth

Born: Madison, Wisconsin

Education: University of Wisconsin

Residence: Palo Alto, California

Shares the record for most WSOP bracelets, nine. The youngest player to win the WSOP Championship.

Nicknamed the "Brat," Phil is often compared to other bad boys of sports including John McEnroe. He never fails to show his emotions when he has suffered a bad beat or bad call. Many people enjoy watching him play on TV to see what he is going to do next and he rarely disappoints. His aggressive style of play is considered to be somewhat reckless by some; but it has served him well. He has won nine WSOP champion braceles, a record he shares with Chan and Brunson. One of the most recognizable faces on teh tournament circuit he is always mobbed by fans seeking photos and autographs. Even when he has just been eliminated from an event he will take the time to accomodate the fans although they usually get all the details concerning his ouster.

2004, Secon Place-WSOP Invitational Championship

2001, First Place-Austrian Masters NLHE Championship

1995, First Place-Hall of Fame Championship

1989, First Place-WSOP No-Limit Hold'em Championship

Phil holds a record, nine, WSOP Champion Bracelets

1.WSOP2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio, Las Vegas w/ Daniel Negreanu
2.WSOP / 2005 World Series of Poker Rio Las Vegas w/ Doyle Brunsun
3.WSOP2005 World Series of Poker (WSOP) at the Rio, Las Vegas w/ Phil Ivey and John Phan

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