2011 World Series of Poker

Event #45: $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em
Day: 1
Event Info

2011 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aa
Prize
$455,356
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,000
Prize Pool
$2,601,000
Entries
2,890
Level Info
Level
28
Blinds
30,000 / 60,000
Ante
10,000

Mount Hellmuth Threatening to Erupt

Do Not Anger Phil Hellmuth (Event # 16)...You Won't Like Him When He's Angry
Do Not Anger Phil Hellmuth (Event # 16)...You Won't Like Him When He's Angry

We passed by Phil Hellmuth's table hoping to catch a glimpse of his infamous Poker Brat persona, and the 11-time bracelet winner did not disappoint. After Hellmuth limped into the pot from under-the-gun, an older gentleman raised to 1,500 and Hellmuth came along for the ride.

The flop fell {4-Diamonds}{6-Clubs}{7-Diamonds} and Hellmuth tapped the table, as did his opponent. After the {A-Hearts} arrived on the turn, Hellmuth continued his slowplay and checked once again. This time, his opponent opted for a bet of 1,500 and Hellmuth aggressively tossed his chips into the middle for a call.

The river fell {10-Clubs} and Hellmuth hit the table hard for a check. His opponent was done betting as well and revealed his {A-Diamonds}{K-Diamonds} for top pair, top kicker. Hellmuth stood up and peered across the table to see what he was up against, and when the news hit him, it hit him hard.

The Poker Brat winced as he tossed his cards angrily in the muck, talking to himself and pacing around the table. The mass of railbirds on hand to watch TV's most well-known player got their money's worth, taking pictures and whispering to each other as Hellmuth retook his seat.

Player Chips Progress
Phil Hellmuth us
Phil Hellmuth
WSOP Main Event Champion
WSOP 17X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
2,300 -5,200

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