In some ways, it helps him to get it out of his system, because when he keeps it in, it seems to affect him more. Whether it’s an epic rant against a player getting lucky or bemoaning his own lack of fortune, Hellmuth’s ability to snap out of the focused player he is at most times, vent his anger then return to winning ways is legendary. When the turn and river compound his agony, Hellmuth finally blows, leading to much laughter from tablemates like Daniel Negreanu. Hellmuth is way ahead of Phil Ivey pre-flop, but his chances of winning the hand are reduced considerably when he flops top set but Ivey makes the straight. That was never truer than when two legendary Phil’s clashed in this unforgettable pot. Many of the greatest Poker After Dark moments were those that featured the very biggest names at the times clashing in a massive all-in pot. There’s something innately pleasing about watching an otherwise sanguine Hellmuth explode with fury as a perceived injustice, and whenever he’s “mad as hell” with nowhere to go, the table get the full force of the Poker Brat! TAKING ON LEGENDS Hellmuth’s clash with the legendary former actor and stand-up comedian-turned-commentator Gabe Kaplan in this hand was something for the ages.

The Poker Brat has always had the ability to blow his top, but never was he more combustible than when taking on friends. One reason for that is that when he loses, the Poker Brat often blows his top! THE BIRTH OF THE POKER BRAT Hugely popular in Poker After Dark YouTube videos, Hellmuth is one of the most popular Poker After Dark players ever to grace the stunning PokerGO Studio at the ARIA Resort.

But the best poker involving Poker After Dark player have come in PAD episodes featuring Phil Hellmuth.

Some of Hellmuth’s top poker moments have come at the World Series of Poker where he has won a record 15 bracelets.

It’s fair to say that Phil Hellmuth has a reputation for winning at poker.

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