In years past, Phil Hellmuth has made a grand spectacle of his entrance into the Main Event. One year, he entered as Caeser, accompanied by woman dressed as Greek Goddesses. Another year, he entered as a boxer ready to go 12 rounds with the rest of the field.
However, to the disappointment or relief of most of the room, Hellmuth had a quiet entrance to this main event. He simply walked into the Amazon room, and took his seat over at Table 443, just like any other player. Is Hellmuth turning over a new leaf? This is what he tweeted earlier.
phil_hellmuth phil_hellmuth Surprise, surprise (to me as well!), just sat in Day 1A of WSOP ME (Main Event)! Was playing Monday (1C), but Slept 14.5 hrs + hopped in.
July 07 2012
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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27,500 | |
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prompting a check from the under-the-gun player, and a bet of 1,650 from Tureniec. Next it was on Hellmuth who announced "4,000" and threw out the raise. The under-the-gun player folded and Tureniec went all in, a bet that would put the short-stacked Hellmuth all in. Hellmuth called all in for his few remaining chips, and was in for a sore sight.
, prompting Hellmuth to stand up and begin his walk out the door, mumbling how Tureniec wins every hand. A meaningless 
landed on the river and Hellmuth was halfway to the closest door dropping a few choice profanities at nothing in particular.
