A Chat Session with Phil Hellmuth
Here is some interesting stuff from the ESPN chat with Phil Hellmuth. I thought you might enjoy checking some stuff out on what the Poker Brat had to say.
Phil Hellmuth: (2:36 PM ET ) Hello!
brad ( salisbury): do you think a pro is gonna win the world series next year?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:37 PM ET ) I doubt it. I have an ESPN.com article saying how difficult it is for a pro to win now and the reasons why. Just give that a read. It will be posted today.
David ( Fredericton): How do you feel about Paul Phillips constantly bashing you?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:38 PM ET ) I like Paul Phillips. He's a pretty good guy. I don't think Paul hates me. I just think he gets joy out of teasing me. That's OK with me. Look, if I weren't the big media guy in poker, if I hadn't accomplished so much, he'd be picking on someone else. It's a sign of respect.
dshane ( rockville): which player do you respect the most at the tables as far as no limit hold em goes?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:39 PM ET ) Johnny Chan.
Glen ( Rochester, NY): Have you ever been in "The Zone" like the current one Ivey is experincing (4 straight final tables in $10k buy-in events)?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:41 PM ET ) By the way.. Antonio and I bet $2500 on what time the PPT starts today. I said 2pm because that is in the literature and what I was told by the floor staff. Antonio called and they said Noon. So we bet $2500. Because I was expecting to start at 2, I'm caught in the awkward position of having to brush my teeth during this chat. Just thought I'd let you know. That's just a sample of what is happening in the high limit world every minute!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:42 PM ET ) Also, that means I will be chatting on ESPN.com for the first 15 minutes of the tournament .. LOL .. if it is at noon, I hope they start late!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:43 PM ET ) Phil Ivey is a great player. Of course I get in the zone. In 2001 at the WSOP events I had 8 top 15s. But I wasn't happy with that because I only won 1 tournament. Then again, that was also the year that I lost a $1.2 million pot with my 9s against Phil Gordon's 6s. So I have bad memories. But I was definitely in the zone. If Gordon doesn't hit a 6, I probably win that tournament and broke every record in poker.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:44 PM ET ) Normally I'm depressed for 4-5 hours after a tournament, sometimes less, but I was depressed for about 12 days after that.
Dave (NYC): Pokerwire.com says PPT starts at 2
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:46 PM ET ) LOL ... I'm getting dressed as we speak just in case. I've never seen so much confusion. I asked in front of Lyle Berman and Steve Lipscomb what time it started. They said noon. It was later that actor James Woods called me over and asked if I had been dropping acid. I told him no. He said it started at two and dragged me over to the tournament staffers who said no way it starts before noon. Still Antonio calls me back trying to bet more money. That's why I'm getting dressed.
doug ( detroit): how many wsop events are you playing in?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:48 PM ET ) I was offered a lot of events during the WSOP time frame. I passed on all. I may get roped into a June 15 event in Toronto for the World Online Something or Another. They want me to do the key note. Otherwise, I'm planning on spending most of my time in Vegas and playing most of the hold 'em tournaements. I NEED bracelet No. 10! (and 11) .. (and 12) .. this year.
Matt (River Grove): What do you enjoy doing more - PLaying online or playing live?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:50 PM ET ) Here's the thing, I probably enjoy online more these days. When I play live I play 4/8, maybe 6/12. But I don't like losing and you have to be willing to lose some big pots in live games. I love playing the 8160 games at ultimatebet.com. I'm supposed to be one of the best head up Hold 'Em players in the world, but I usually don't play the hold 'em games at ultimatebet. It's fun to win, I just don't like to lose big numbers. In that sense, ultimatebet is safe. Although I did lose $14,000 the other night.
Tim ( Muncie, IN): Howard Lederer just got done saying some of your antics may get into your own head and hinder your play - your thoughts?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:52 PM ET ) Howard is right. Sometimes I'm so embarrassed by how I act. Esp. in the old days. It might affect me. Getting really negative just isn't good for my game. But my antics are never intentional. When someone does something they are not supposed to do, it just pisses me off. For them to get lucky and hit, it just makes me erupt.
Andrew (CT): Phil - checked out your fantasy camp - http://www.camphellmuth.com/espn/ and think it looks great. Got anything special in store for anyone that goes there? How much will you be playing with the participants?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:54 PM ET ) I'll be playing a lot. The fantasy camp will be a huge success. We have 500 spots and I think we will sell out. I'll be playing quite a bit.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:55 PM ET ) I'm going to be at a lot of different tables. I might not play with all 500 players but everyone will have contact with me. I'll be speaking in front of the group as well. By the way, The Pure is an amazing club and that is where the opening party will be. The camp starts Aug. 18. You can go to www.camphellmuth.com.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:56 PM ET ) By the way, Antonio just called me. He said 100 percent it is at noon. That sucks.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:57 PM ET ) I'm heading down now just to be in the vicinity.. I'll see if they let me walk away in between hands.
SportsNation Andrew Feldman: (2:57 PM ET ) Be sure to keep an eye out for the Camp Hellmuth promotion being run in the ESPN Poker Club where FOUR lucky winners will be sent to the camp! Promotion starts May 23rd and ends June 26th!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:57 PM ET ) I just put my hat and sunglasses on and I'm leaving my room.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:58 PM ET ) I only have $6625 in chips left. I think the average stack now is around $37-40,000. I have my work cut out for me.
Jimmy F ( Philadelphia): Phil, what do you think about "The Crew". They come off as a bunch of wise guys but are they any good?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:00 PM ET ) It's too early to tell. When people come out of nowhere like that, you have to wait about 5 years to really judge them. But it does seem like Fishman is a nice guy. He seems to have good talent. I like him.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:01 PM ET ) I'm walking towards the Mirage Sports Book right now where the tournament is being held. Hopefully I won't have to hang up and they will start late.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:01 PM ET ) There is a rumor around Las Vegas that there is something wrong with the lighting at the Mirage and Bellagio because all the women look so beautiful.
james ( dallas): have you ever played in "the big game" at the bellagio, and if so, what was it like playing for that much money at one time?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:03 PM ET ) I played 2 and 4 thousand about 7 years ago. At that time it was the biggest game. I had just sold a house in Madison, Wis. I was stuck one house in the game. I got a check for $160,000 and it was the scariest moment in my poker life. I had 100 percent of my cash at risk. I got down to my last $20,000 and my focus sharpened. I realized it was do or die. It's like my very existance was on the line.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:03 PM ET ) James Woods is standing right here and just said he can't believe we are starting at noon ..
SportsNation James Woods: (3:04 PM ET ) I'm not complaining though!
Darren ( Boston): Is there a hand you always avoid playing?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:05 PM ET ) I used to hate AQ. I was even misplaying the hand I hated it so much. I just frikin' hated it. I just lost a lot of key pots with that hand.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:06 PM ET ) Hold on, I'm being asked for autographs and pictures ..
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:06 PM ET ) But later I won some pots because of AQ... you will see one on TV here soon as the tournament advances. So I guess I'm biased against the hand. But sometimes you have to play it.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:07 PM ET ) This is great .. they haven't started the tournament yet.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:07 PM ET ) I love the World Poker Tour and Professional Poker Tour .. but this situatin was not handled right. I've heard announcements both ways about when this starts. And I lost $2500!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:08 PM ET ) Hold on, Andy Roddick is calling me.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:11 PM ET ) By the way, he asked me if I was doing an ESPN.com chat and said his coaches are watching the chat .. he also told me that Andre Agassi owns Pure. Roddick was in Italy last weekend and a point came up where he had triple match point and the ump was out of the chair .. but Roddick called the point in. He lost the next two match points, the set and the match! I called him to tell him how proud I was of him being so honest. He told me he knew I was going to call!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:12 PM ET ) We need more guys like Andy (by the way, he's a pretty nice guy and someday I will tell you about the bet we made where I get to play with a tennis racket but he has to play with a frying pan from Sears.) Of the 50 people I asked, they all picked Roddick.
SportsNation Buzzmaster: (3:12 PM ET ) I'm with them, Phil!
pat (nyc): is it possible that there has ever been a more professional name dropper than you?
SportsNation Buzzmaster: (3:14 PM ET ) Lane Flack just walked by and wanted me to talk to somebody on his cell phone. I can't help it is Andy Roddick just called me! I can't help it if James Woods comes up to me during the chat! But yes, I admit, I'm a good namedropper.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:15 PM ET ) Lane Flack just walked by and wanted me to talk to somebody on his cell phone. I can't help it is Andy Roddick just called me! I can't help it if James Woods comes up to me during the chat! But yes, I admit, I'm a good namedropper.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:15 PM ET ) Also, Michael Jordan wanted to play poker with me on Thursday. I met a ton of celebrities at the Kentucky Derby. I haven't even begun to start dropping names.
Jeff ( Toronto): Is Andy Roddick going to be at your fantasy camp?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:17 PM ET ) No. Andy is not coming. But we do have some surprises that will remain surprises. I will NOT drop their names ; )
Joe (Philly): Phil, Jordan wants to play poker against you? Isn't that like the deer running right towards the hunter?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:19 PM ET ) I met him Thursday night. I didn't want to go up to him because he was mobbed. This was in Lousiville. The hostess said Phil, do you want to meet Michael. I wasn't sure if he had even heard of me. He said he watches me on TV all the time. We talked about 5 minutes .. mostly about Oakley because we both have deals with them. He has his own line and I might be getting mine. He asked if I had any money. If I did, he said he would play poker all night. I had $3000 in my pocket. I said I didn't have any money. I should have mentioned I had money. I would have loved to play with him. I feel like he and I both like to gamble (like the $2500 I just lost to Antonio)
Victor (NY): Phil, tell us about the hot groupies that you see on the poker tour
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:22 PM ET ) Oh yeah. It's just weird. Last nigth was a new experience for me. People always want autographs and pictures. I've hung out with Ben Affleck (there I go again) and how he gets mobbed. I experienced it last night at Pure. Everyone was shouting my name. All of a sudden, all these beautiful women are everywhere. It was a bit surreal.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:23 PM ET ) I'm still faithful to my wife .. but it gets tougher and tougher everyday LOL .. I still love her after 17 years. We had a great time at the Derby. She looked incredibly hot all weekend.
Brian ( Michigan): will you ever play Daniel over at the Wynn heads up?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:24 PM ET ) The Wynn started slowly so far. But would I play him heads up? Yes. At the stakes he wants to play? No. But you have to give respect where respect is due. Give him credit. If I'm not going to play some internet players heads up at UltimateBet, doesn't seem like it would be very smart for me to play Daniel heads up. Great players play great players because of ego.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:25 PM ET ) I just found out I'm at the feature table today .. which probably means no walkmen. Yes, no walkman. They just told me. I'm with James Woods, Dan Harrington, and a couple other guys. James has over $20,000 in chips. Tommy Franklin has $70,000!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:26 PM ET ) They are also taking my hat off my head .. I guess I can't wear my ulimatebet hat. I think I knew that already.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:27 PM ET ) Hold on, just saw Antonio. He has a comment.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:27 PM ET ) He said they aren't starting yet because half the people aren't here yet.
SportsNation Antonio: (3:28 PM ET ) The bet was what time the event starts. But if we don't start here, I think this is probably a wash.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:30 PM ET ) A wash just doesn't seem right. It's already 12:30. I knew people would be late. That was part of my bet! No one is here! Antonio, I'll let you out for $500!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:30 PM ET ) Antonio is paying me right now! He's knows he's done!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:31 PM ET ) Well, it's been a crazy chat! But I've enjoyed it tremendously. I forgot to be obnoxious and hype my products. We'll talk again soon!
Phil Hellmuth is definitely a character he always has something to say and I enjoy watching him as he gives me some good laughs.
Phil Hellmuth: (2:36 PM ET ) Hello!
brad ( salisbury): do you think a pro is gonna win the world series next year?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:37 PM ET ) I doubt it. I have an ESPN.com article saying how difficult it is for a pro to win now and the reasons why. Just give that a read. It will be posted today.
David ( Fredericton): How do you feel about Paul Phillips constantly bashing you?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:38 PM ET ) I like Paul Phillips. He's a pretty good guy. I don't think Paul hates me. I just think he gets joy out of teasing me. That's OK with me. Look, if I weren't the big media guy in poker, if I hadn't accomplished so much, he'd be picking on someone else. It's a sign of respect.
dshane ( rockville): which player do you respect the most at the tables as far as no limit hold em goes?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:39 PM ET ) Johnny Chan.
Glen ( Rochester, NY): Have you ever been in "The Zone" like the current one Ivey is experincing (4 straight final tables in $10k buy-in events)?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:41 PM ET ) By the way.. Antonio and I bet $2500 on what time the PPT starts today. I said 2pm because that is in the literature and what I was told by the floor staff. Antonio called and they said Noon. So we bet $2500. Because I was expecting to start at 2, I'm caught in the awkward position of having to brush my teeth during this chat. Just thought I'd let you know. That's just a sample of what is happening in the high limit world every minute!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:42 PM ET ) Also, that means I will be chatting on ESPN.com for the first 15 minutes of the tournament .. LOL .. if it is at noon, I hope they start late!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:43 PM ET ) Phil Ivey is a great player. Of course I get in the zone. In 2001 at the WSOP events I had 8 top 15s. But I wasn't happy with that because I only won 1 tournament. Then again, that was also the year that I lost a $1.2 million pot with my 9s against Phil Gordon's 6s. So I have bad memories. But I was definitely in the zone. If Gordon doesn't hit a 6, I probably win that tournament and broke every record in poker.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:44 PM ET ) Normally I'm depressed for 4-5 hours after a tournament, sometimes less, but I was depressed for about 12 days after that.
Dave (NYC): Pokerwire.com says PPT starts at 2
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:46 PM ET ) LOL ... I'm getting dressed as we speak just in case. I've never seen so much confusion. I asked in front of Lyle Berman and Steve Lipscomb what time it started. They said noon. It was later that actor James Woods called me over and asked if I had been dropping acid. I told him no. He said it started at two and dragged me over to the tournament staffers who said no way it starts before noon. Still Antonio calls me back trying to bet more money. That's why I'm getting dressed.
doug ( detroit): how many wsop events are you playing in?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:48 PM ET ) I was offered a lot of events during the WSOP time frame. I passed on all. I may get roped into a June 15 event in Toronto for the World Online Something or Another. They want me to do the key note. Otherwise, I'm planning on spending most of my time in Vegas and playing most of the hold 'em tournaements. I NEED bracelet No. 10! (and 11) .. (and 12) .. this year.
Matt (River Grove): What do you enjoy doing more - PLaying online or playing live?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:50 PM ET ) Here's the thing, I probably enjoy online more these days. When I play live I play 4/8, maybe 6/12. But I don't like losing and you have to be willing to lose some big pots in live games. I love playing the 8160 games at ultimatebet.com. I'm supposed to be one of the best head up Hold 'Em players in the world, but I usually don't play the hold 'em games at ultimatebet. It's fun to win, I just don't like to lose big numbers. In that sense, ultimatebet is safe. Although I did lose $14,000 the other night.
Tim ( Muncie, IN): Howard Lederer just got done saying some of your antics may get into your own head and hinder your play - your thoughts?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:52 PM ET ) Howard is right. Sometimes I'm so embarrassed by how I act. Esp. in the old days. It might affect me. Getting really negative just isn't good for my game. But my antics are never intentional. When someone does something they are not supposed to do, it just pisses me off. For them to get lucky and hit, it just makes me erupt.
Andrew (CT): Phil - checked out your fantasy camp - http://www.camphellmuth.com/espn/ and think it looks great. Got anything special in store for anyone that goes there? How much will you be playing with the participants?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:54 PM ET ) I'll be playing a lot. The fantasy camp will be a huge success. We have 500 spots and I think we will sell out. I'll be playing quite a bit.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:55 PM ET ) I'm going to be at a lot of different tables. I might not play with all 500 players but everyone will have contact with me. I'll be speaking in front of the group as well. By the way, The Pure is an amazing club and that is where the opening party will be. The camp starts Aug. 18. You can go to www.camphellmuth.com.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:56 PM ET ) By the way, Antonio just called me. He said 100 percent it is at noon. That sucks.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:57 PM ET ) I'm heading down now just to be in the vicinity.. I'll see if they let me walk away in between hands.
SportsNation Andrew Feldman: (2:57 PM ET ) Be sure to keep an eye out for the Camp Hellmuth promotion being run in the ESPN Poker Club where FOUR lucky winners will be sent to the camp! Promotion starts May 23rd and ends June 26th!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:57 PM ET ) I just put my hat and sunglasses on and I'm leaving my room.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (2:58 PM ET ) I only have $6625 in chips left. I think the average stack now is around $37-40,000. I have my work cut out for me.
Jimmy F ( Philadelphia): Phil, what do you think about "The Crew". They come off as a bunch of wise guys but are they any good?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:00 PM ET ) It's too early to tell. When people come out of nowhere like that, you have to wait about 5 years to really judge them. But it does seem like Fishman is a nice guy. He seems to have good talent. I like him.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:01 PM ET ) I'm walking towards the Mirage Sports Book right now where the tournament is being held. Hopefully I won't have to hang up and they will start late.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:01 PM ET ) There is a rumor around Las Vegas that there is something wrong with the lighting at the Mirage and Bellagio because all the women look so beautiful.
james ( dallas): have you ever played in "the big game" at the bellagio, and if so, what was it like playing for that much money at one time?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:03 PM ET ) I played 2 and 4 thousand about 7 years ago. At that time it was the biggest game. I had just sold a house in Madison, Wis. I was stuck one house in the game. I got a check for $160,000 and it was the scariest moment in my poker life. I had 100 percent of my cash at risk. I got down to my last $20,000 and my focus sharpened. I realized it was do or die. It's like my very existance was on the line.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:03 PM ET ) James Woods is standing right here and just said he can't believe we are starting at noon ..
SportsNation James Woods: (3:04 PM ET ) I'm not complaining though!
Darren ( Boston): Is there a hand you always avoid playing?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:05 PM ET ) I used to hate AQ. I was even misplaying the hand I hated it so much. I just frikin' hated it. I just lost a lot of key pots with that hand.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:06 PM ET ) Hold on, I'm being asked for autographs and pictures ..
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:06 PM ET ) But later I won some pots because of AQ... you will see one on TV here soon as the tournament advances. So I guess I'm biased against the hand. But sometimes you have to play it.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:07 PM ET ) This is great .. they haven't started the tournament yet.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:07 PM ET ) I love the World Poker Tour and Professional Poker Tour .. but this situatin was not handled right. I've heard announcements both ways about when this starts. And I lost $2500!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:08 PM ET ) Hold on, Andy Roddick is calling me.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:11 PM ET ) By the way, he asked me if I was doing an ESPN.com chat and said his coaches are watching the chat .. he also told me that Andre Agassi owns Pure. Roddick was in Italy last weekend and a point came up where he had triple match point and the ump was out of the chair .. but Roddick called the point in. He lost the next two match points, the set and the match! I called him to tell him how proud I was of him being so honest. He told me he knew I was going to call!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:12 PM ET ) We need more guys like Andy (by the way, he's a pretty nice guy and someday I will tell you about the bet we made where I get to play with a tennis racket but he has to play with a frying pan from Sears.) Of the 50 people I asked, they all picked Roddick.
SportsNation Buzzmaster: (3:12 PM ET ) I'm with them, Phil!
pat (nyc): is it possible that there has ever been a more professional name dropper than you?
SportsNation Buzzmaster: (3:14 PM ET ) Lane Flack just walked by and wanted me to talk to somebody on his cell phone. I can't help it is Andy Roddick just called me! I can't help it if James Woods comes up to me during the chat! But yes, I admit, I'm a good namedropper.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:15 PM ET ) Lane Flack just walked by and wanted me to talk to somebody on his cell phone. I can't help it is Andy Roddick just called me! I can't help it if James Woods comes up to me during the chat! But yes, I admit, I'm a good namedropper.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:15 PM ET ) Also, Michael Jordan wanted to play poker with me on Thursday. I met a ton of celebrities at the Kentucky Derby. I haven't even begun to start dropping names.
Jeff ( Toronto): Is Andy Roddick going to be at your fantasy camp?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:17 PM ET ) No. Andy is not coming. But we do have some surprises that will remain surprises. I will NOT drop their names ; )
Joe (Philly): Phil, Jordan wants to play poker against you? Isn't that like the deer running right towards the hunter?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:19 PM ET ) I met him Thursday night. I didn't want to go up to him because he was mobbed. This was in Lousiville. The hostess said Phil, do you want to meet Michael. I wasn't sure if he had even heard of me. He said he watches me on TV all the time. We talked about 5 minutes .. mostly about Oakley because we both have deals with them. He has his own line and I might be getting mine. He asked if I had any money. If I did, he said he would play poker all night. I had $3000 in my pocket. I said I didn't have any money. I should have mentioned I had money. I would have loved to play with him. I feel like he and I both like to gamble (like the $2500 I just lost to Antonio)
Victor (NY): Phil, tell us about the hot groupies that you see on the poker tour
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:22 PM ET ) Oh yeah. It's just weird. Last nigth was a new experience for me. People always want autographs and pictures. I've hung out with Ben Affleck (there I go again) and how he gets mobbed. I experienced it last night at Pure. Everyone was shouting my name. All of a sudden, all these beautiful women are everywhere. It was a bit surreal.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:23 PM ET ) I'm still faithful to my wife .. but it gets tougher and tougher everyday LOL .. I still love her after 17 years. We had a great time at the Derby. She looked incredibly hot all weekend.
Brian ( Michigan): will you ever play Daniel over at the Wynn heads up?
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:24 PM ET ) The Wynn started slowly so far. But would I play him heads up? Yes. At the stakes he wants to play? No. But you have to give respect where respect is due. Give him credit. If I'm not going to play some internet players heads up at UltimateBet, doesn't seem like it would be very smart for me to play Daniel heads up. Great players play great players because of ego.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:25 PM ET ) I just found out I'm at the feature table today .. which probably means no walkmen. Yes, no walkman. They just told me. I'm with James Woods, Dan Harrington, and a couple other guys. James has over $20,000 in chips. Tommy Franklin has $70,000!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:26 PM ET ) They are also taking my hat off my head .. I guess I can't wear my ulimatebet hat. I think I knew that already.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:27 PM ET ) Hold on, just saw Antonio. He has a comment.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:27 PM ET ) He said they aren't starting yet because half the people aren't here yet.
SportsNation Antonio: (3:28 PM ET ) The bet was what time the event starts. But if we don't start here, I think this is probably a wash.
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:30 PM ET ) A wash just doesn't seem right. It's already 12:30. I knew people would be late. That was part of my bet! No one is here! Antonio, I'll let you out for $500!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:30 PM ET ) Antonio is paying me right now! He's knows he's done!
SportsNation Phil Hellmuth: (3:31 PM ET ) Well, it's been a crazy chat! But I've enjoyed it tremendously. I forgot to be obnoxious and hype my products. We'll talk again soon!
Phil Hellmuth is definitely a character he always has something to say and I enjoy watching him as he gives me some good laughs.
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