Phil Hellmuth

Professional poker player with 15 WSOP titles

Phil Hellmuth - Professional poker player with 15 WSOP titles
Born

July 16th, 1964
61 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Achieved recognition as a professional poker player with a remarkable record in the World Series of Poker. Won a record 15 bracelets, establishing a significant presence in the poker community. Gained fame for a unique playing style and often controversial personality. Contributed to the popularization of poker through television broadcasts and various poker tournaments, engaging audiences with competitive play and commentary.

Winning 15 World Series of Poker bracelets

Securing the 1989 World Series of Poker Main Event title

Appearances on poker-related television shows

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