Hellmuth Approaching 9MM
From early position, Rick Salomon raised to 55,000. Robert Bright called from the small blind and 12-time World Series of Poker gold bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth called from the big blind.
On the 
flop, Bright and Hellmuth checked to Salomon. He bet 105,000 and Bright called. Hellmuth also called.
The turn was the 
and all three players checked to see the 
fall on the river. After Bright checked, Hellmuth slid forward 250,000. Salomon called and Bright called.
Hellmuth showed the 
for a spade flush, jack-high. Both of his opponents mucked and Hellmuth won the pot. He's now at nearly nine million in chips.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
8,960,000 | 855,000 |
|
2,800,000 | -468,000 |
|
|
2,450,000 | -444,000 |