Defending Champ Arrives

It was in this same event last year that Phil Hellmuth captured his first non-hold'em World Series of Poker bracelet. It only took him five levels to arrive but Hellmuth is finally in the building to defend his title.

On the same day last year Ivey was heads up against Andy Frankenberger trying to capture his own WSOP bracelet.

Both men are now in the same tournament competing for the same bracelet, so we'll be sure to update as they progress through day one.

Player	Chips	Progress
Phil Hellmuth	8,700

Phil Ivey	8,300 1,600	1,600