The "Poker Brat" Coming Out
Phil Hellmuth is in peak "Poker Brat" form right now. He was recently seen verbally addressing Timofey Kuznetsov about the aggression Kuznetsov has been applying, with Hellmuth.
"You look young," Hellmuth said. "Like you're looking to make a name for yourself."
The table got a good laugh out of that, but Hellmuth didn't stop with the comments there. He continued with Kuznetsov for a bit before he turned his focus to a hand against Tom Marchese.
On the 
flop, Hellmuth checked to Marchese, who bet 7,000. Hellmuth called, and the turn was the 
. Both players checked, and the river was the 
. Hellmuth checked, Marchese bet 21,000, and Hellmuth folded.
"Show me if you bluffed me," Hellmuth said to Marchese.
Marchese chuckled, but didn't show.
"I should've raised you on the flop," Hellmuth said. "But I figured you'd take another whack at it."
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
1,050,000 | -10,000 |
|
465,000 | 55,000 |
|
390,000 | -125,000 |