Phil Hellmuth
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| Famous For | all-time World Series of Poker bracelet leader |
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| Birth Date | 16 July 1964 |
| Birthplace | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Residence | Palo Alto, California |
At 24-years old, Phil Hellmuth defeated Johnny Chan heads-up during the 1989 World Series of Poker Main Event to become the youngest WSOP Main Event champion in history.
Hellmuth's record stood for 19 years until 2008, when 22-year old Peter Eastgate became the youngest to win the title. The following year, Joe Cada broke Eastgate's record as the youngest, when at 21 years, 11 months, he won the 2009 WSOP Main Event.
Hellmuth is the all-time World Series of Poker bracelet leader. He is also the all-time World Series of Poker leader in cashes.
He is known as the "Poker Brat" for his temperament at the table, particularly after taking a bad beat.[1]
