Phil Hellmuth is also known as "The Poker Brat" in poker. His full name is Philip Jerome Hellmuth, Jr. Born in July 16, 1964 he was already an American professional poker player. He was famous because of his record of holding 11 WSOP (World Series Of Poker) bracelets. He has also won the Main event of the WSOP's 1989 series. He was coined the poker brat because if his temperemental personality during games.Other Profile Information on Phil Hellmuth
Total Winnings : $9,244,329
First Place Finishes: 20
WSOP Bracelets: 11
Started Poker: In college, year 1985
Favorite Poker Game: Hold 'Em
Ambition: "To be the best poker player of all time."
Hellmuth attended the University if Wisconsin for 3 years, and then dropped out of college to play his poker career in full time. His accomplishments are highly respected and is well known in the poker gaming world. Being aligned with among the upcoming poker legends, he is one to be watch out for on WSOP. All his WSOP Bracelets were from Texas Hold 'Em event, which was his favorite.
In 1996, Hellmuth's Professional poker playing peers voted him to be the best in the No-Limit Hold 'Em tournament among other players. While other professional poker players criticized and lament his skill at the table, he has no doubt, earned enough reputation and respect in the poker world.
TRIVIAS ABOUT PHIL HELLMUTH
1. Youngest ever to win the WSOP main event in 1989.
2. Author of the "Play Poker Like The Pros"
3. Sponsored by UltimaBet.com
4. Currently holding the WSOP record for the most gold bracelets (11 bracelets)
5. Inaugurated into the Poker Hall of Fame in the Year 2007.
6. Holds the record for the most final table cashes in WSOP tournaments in the history of his playing.
7. Has $9 million career tournament total winnings.
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