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Phil Hellmuth

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Key facts

Full name Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr.[1]
Born July 16, 1964[1]
Birthplace Madison, Wisconsin, USA[1]
WSOP bracelets 17[1]
Poker Hall of Fame 2007 inductee[1]

Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player best known for winning a record 17 World Series of Poker bracelets and the 1989 WSOP Main Event.

Context

Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player born in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 16, 1964 [1]. He holds a record 17 World Series of Poker bracelets and was inducted into the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame in 2007 [1]. He won the 1989 WSOP Main Event and the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event [1]. He is described as one of the best and most successful poker players in history [2].

Documented claims

  • Phil Hellmuth won the 1989 WSOP Main Event. [1]
  • He won the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event. [1]
  • He became the youngest player at the time to win the WSOP Main Event. [1]

Questions and answers

Is Phil Hellmuth a millionaire?

The sources do not specify his net worth, but his record 17 WSOP bracelets and major wins indicate significant earnings [1].

Who is considered the best poker player of all-time?

Phil Hellmuth is described as one of the best and most successful poker players in history [2].

Is Phil Hellmuth actually good at poker?

Yes, he has won 17 WSOP bracelets and the 1989 Main Event, making him highly successful [1].

Sources

  1. Phil Hellmuth's life: Biggest profits and losses, Private ... — somuchpoker.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Phil Hellmuth | Poker Player Profile by Pokerlistings — pokerlistings.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People