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Phil Hellmuth → Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr.
Phil Hellmuth's real name is Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr.
- Known as
- Phil Hellmuth
- Real name
- Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr.
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- USA
- Category
- Poker Players
Phil Hellmuth (born July 16, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin) is an American professional poker player with a record seventeen WSOP bracelets. He played season four of GSN's High Stakes Poker.
Facts checked Oct 24, 2026.
Who Phil Hellmuth Is
Phil Hellmuth (born July 16, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin) is an American professional poker player with a record seventeen WSOP bracelets. He played season four of GSN's High Stakes Poker. He won the 1989 WSOP Main Event and the 2012 WSOPE Main Event and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007.
Things You Might Not Know
- He is the only player to win a WSOP bracelet in five different decades. (Wikipedia)
- He went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for three years before leaving to play poker. (Wikipedia)
About High Stakes Poker
High Stakes Poker is a no-limit hold'em cash game TV show. It ran on GSN from 2006 to 2011 and was revived on PokerGO on Dec. 16, 2020. Early seasons were hosted by A. J. Benza and Gabe Kaplan (Wikipedia: High Stakes Poker).
FAQ
What is Phil Hellmuth's real name?
Phil Hellmuth's real name is Phillip Jerome Hellmuth Jr..
How many WSOP bracelets does Phil Hellmuth have?
A record seventeen.
Is Phil Hellmuth connected to High Stakes Poker?
Yes. He played season four of GSN's High Stakes Poker.