Event 61: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event Day 1a | 2012 World Series of Poker

The under the gun player raised it up to 900. Michael Tureniec in middle position made the call, as did Phil Hellmuth.

The flop came {A-Clubs} {10-Diamonds} {3-Clubs} 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.

Tureniec: {3-Spades} {3-Hearts}
Hellmuth: {A-Diamonds} {j-Hearts}

The turn brought the {2-Hearts} , prompting Hellmuth to stand up and begin his walk out the door, mumbling how Tureniec wins every hand. A meaningless {7-Diamonds} landed on the river and Hellmuth was halfway to the closest door dropping a few choice profanities at nothing in particular.

This ends Hellmuth's 2012 World Series of Poker. The poker brat has had a fairly successful showing this year; boasting 6 cashes, 3 final tables, 1 bracelet, and $2,985,840 in WSOP winnings. Despite this amazing outing at the WSOP, being knocked out of the main event has to be an extremely tough beat to handle for any talented poker pro.

phil_hellmuth phil_hellmuth I'm out of Main Event! Feeling tortured: Feeling sick...Maniac winning every pot w K-9 + Q-8, KNEW he would implode, BUT he busts me 1st July 07 2012

Player	Chips	Progress
Michael Tureniec	75,000	8,000
Phil Hellmuth	Busted

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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
Phil Hellmuth	27,500

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