Phillip J. Hellmuth, Jr. is a professional poker player.
Hellmuth attended the University of Wisconsin for three years before dropping out to play poker full time. He is sometimes called the "poker brat" because of his perceived bad attitude and big ego. Despite what some think of his attitude, his accomplishments are numerous.
Hellmuth won the 1989 World Series of Poker main event, becoming the youngest World Champion of Poker at 24 years old. As of 2005 he has won 9 WSOP bracelets. Hellmuth is also the season three champion of Late Night Poker.
In addition to his poker playing, he is also the author of many articles for Card Player Magazine and poker books, including Play Poker like the Pros, Bad Beats and Lucky Draws, and The Greatest Poker Hands ever Played. He has made several instructional poker videos, including Phil Hellmuth's Million Dollar Poker Secrets. He's also a spokesperson for (and player at) Ultimate Bet, an online poker room.
Hellmuth currently resides in Palo Alto, California with his wife and two children.
