Phil Hellmuth Jr

Phil Hellmuth Jr. is a professional poker player recognized for a record seventeen World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, serving as a brand ambassador and content partner within the gaming industry. After winning the Main Event of the 1989 World Series of Poker (WSOP), Phil Hellmuth Jr. immediately made history as the youngest player at that time to claim the prestigious title.

This breakthrough followed a fifth-place finish at the $1,500 Seven Card Stud Split in the 1988 WSOP. Hellmuth quickly demonstrated consistent dominance, securing three WSOP bracelets in three consecutive days at the 1993 WSOP. He has since accumulated a record seventeen WSOP bracelets, primarily in no-limit hold’em events, solidifying his status as one of poker’s most formidable competitors. Hellmuth continued to shatter records, earning his 5th WSOP bracelet of the decade in 1997 and claiming the Poker EM 7-Card Stud Main Event in 2000.

Beyond competitive play, Hellmuth serves as a recognized brand ambassador and content partner within the gaming industry. He has authored acclaimed books like “Play Poker like the Pros” and “Poker Brat,” created instructional poker videos, and contributed to software development for UltimateBet. He also served as a commentator for Bravo’s ‘Celebrity Poker Showdown,’ advises companies, and is a partner in Poker Central, a 24/7 poker television channel.