Phil Hellmuth
Phil Hellmuth is regarded as the best poker player in the world. Hellmuth has an unprecedented 16 World Championships of Poker wins; no one else has over 10. Hellmuth considerers himself a “Force for good,” and wrote the book: #POSITIVITY You Are Always In The Right Place At The Right Time. #POSITIVITY (only available on Amazon) gives the world “8 Life Tips” and is endorsed by Tony Robbins and Sheryl Sandberg.
Hellmuth holds the world record for both most cash finishes at the WSOP (140) and most WSOP final tables (57) and 11 2nd place finishes. Of his 57 final tables, 20 are in non Hold-’em games such a s 2-7 Lowball, Seven Card Stud, Seven Card Razz, Pot Limit Omaha, and H.O.R.S.E. Of those 20 non Hold-’em events, Hellmuth has finished runner-up 5 times. His live tournament winnings exceed $23,000,000.
In 1989, 24 year-old Phil Hellmuth became the youngest person ever to win the World Series of Poker Main Event by defeating two time defending champion Johnny Chan. Phil’s record as the youngest champ stood for nearly 20 years.
Phil is an advisor of ten companies and growing. He is also a sponsor contributor to multiple SPAC initiatives (including recent de- SPAC of RSI at valuation of $1.8B).