Phil Hellmuth
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| Also known as | The Poker Brat, Lumestackin |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Palo Alto, CA, USA |
| Birthplace | Madison, WI, USA |
| Age | July 16, 1964 (age 61) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Tight aggressive |
| Net worth | $30 million |
| Total cashes | 417 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 17 |
| Cashes | 226 |
| Bracelets | 17 |
| Final tables | 81 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st [1] |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 5 |
| Money finishes | 18 |
| Last Updated | 05.02.2026 |
Phil Hellmuth (born 16 July, 1964) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $30,951,236 [2].
Phil Hellmuth's biography
| Nationality | American |
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| Residence | Palo Alto, California, USA |
| Born | July 16, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Madison, Wisconsin, USA |
| Family | |
| Wife | Katherine Sanborn |
| Children | Phillip III, Nicholas |
| Education | |
| 1982 – 1985 | University of Wisconsin-Madison (dropped out) |
| School | Madison West High School |
Poker career
Phil Hellmuth is a professional poker player widely regarded as one of the greatest tournament players in history. He holds the record for the most World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets with 17. He is the only player to win a WSOP bracelet in five different decades.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 17 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 226 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $18,215,846 [3] |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1989 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | 1st | $755,000 [4] |
| 1992 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $188,000 [5] |
| 1993 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $161,400 [6] |
| 1993 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $173,000 [7] |
| 1993 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $138,000 [8] |
| 1997 | $3,000 Pot Limit Hold'em | 1st | $204,000 [9] |
| 2001 | $2,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $316,550 [10] |
| 2003 | $2,500 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $171,400 [11] |
| 2003 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $410,860 [12] |
| 2006 | $1,000 No Limit Hold'em with rebuys | 1st | $631,863 [13] |
| 2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $637,254 [14] |
| 2012 | $2,500 Seven-Card Razz | 1st | $182,793 [15] |
| 2012 | €10,450 No Limit Hold'em Main Event (WSOPE) | 1st | €1,022,376 [16] |
| 2015 | $10,000 Seven-Card Razz | 1st | $271,105 [17] |
| 2018 | $5,000 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $485,082 [18] |
| 2021 | $1,500 No Limit 2–7 Lowball Draw | 1st | $84,851 [19] |
| 2023 | $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold'em | 1st | $803,818 [20] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 5 |
| Money finishes | 18 |
| Total WPT Earnings | $1,576,916 [21] |
WPT final tables:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2002 | $3,000 No Limit Hold'em (49'er Gold Rush Bonanza) | 4th | $34,000 [22] |
| 2003 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em (World Poker Finals) | 3rd | $281,700 [23] |
| 2008 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em (L.A. Poker Classic) | 6th | $229,820 [24] |
| 2010 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em (Bay 101 Shooting Star) | 6th | $117,000 [25] |
| 2017 | $4,000 No Limit Hold'em (WPT Legends of Poker) | 2nd | $364,370 [26] |
Phil Hellmuth’s profiles
| Official website | https://philhellmuth.com/ |
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| info@philhellmuth.com | |
| Social media | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
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| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| WPF | [ Visit] |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Poker Org | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Phil Hellmuth?
Phil Hellmuth is an American professional poker player known as "The Poker Brat." He has won a record 17 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets, including the 1989 WSOP Main Event. He was inducted into the WSOP Poker Hall of Fame in 2007 [27].
What Is Phil Hellmuth's net worth?
Around $30 million.
What is Phil Hellmuth's biggest single tournament cash?
His biggest single tournament cash is $2,645,333 [28] for his fourth-place finish in the $1,000,000 buy-in "Big One for One Drop" tournament on July 3, 2012.
How much has Phil Hellmuth earned in his poker career?
he has earned a total of $30,951,236.
Is Phil Hellmuth actually left-handed poker player?
No.
How many WSOP bracelets has Phil Hellmuth won?
Phil Hellmuth has won 17 WSOP bracelets.
Has Phil Hellmuth won any WPT titles?
No, Phil Hellmuth has not won any WPT titles. He has 18 money finishes and 8 final tables on the World Poker Tour.
References
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_World_Series_of_Poker
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=117
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/players/phil-hellmuth/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/1798/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/15991/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/9736/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6134/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/5668/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/8007/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/19926/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/17936/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/4317/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/11578/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/636/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6938/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/17877/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/4530/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6224/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/17705/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/9248/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/phil-hellmuth
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/gold-rush-tournament-season-2002-2003
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/world-poker-finals-season-2003-2004
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/la-poker-classic-season-2007-2008
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/bay-101-shooting-star-season-2009-2010
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/main-tour-wpt-legends-of-poker-season-2017-2018/payouts
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/hall-of-fame/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/8015/