phil_hellmuth
@phil_hellmuth • 327,661 subscribers
17-time World Champion of Poker, New York Times best selling author, official Advisor to 27 companies, tv host, SPAC partner ($spkl), husband, Father…
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![Folks, my Father died Sunday afternoon. He went peacefully in his sleep. He had cancer, but somehow he had zero pain for the last 4 months (post radiation). Because it wasn’t a heart attack (like 90% of our male ancestors die from), we had 9 months to say goodbye, and he was sharp right until the end. It was a gift to be able to say goodbye to him over these last nine months. My Dad had perfect ethics and morals; he was honest, honorable, and completely trustworthy. Dad was like a big Oak Tree; he was solid, steady, and had deep deep roots. The entire family could count on him And he was nobody’s fool, he was sharp as a tack! In fact, he was a learned man, he had an MBA, a JD and a PHD. And Dad was a history buff: he spent time reading books about history He had a big job at the University of Wisconsin: although he never once, not once, did he tell us that! We knew he was on the athletic board for a decade, and that he was involved with Grants and Patents. Only yesterday did someone else tell me about how big his job was. [I spend too much time bragging and name dropping, but obviously I didn’t get that from him!] For two decades he was Chairman of the Board of—his beloved—University of Wisconsin Credit Union. In fact, his name is engraved on the building (the UWCU headquarters). I asked him about that once, and he said, “It’s nothing, the current chairman of the board has his name on the building.” It’s funny that, only now, do I understand how humble he truly was. He didn’t talk about himself very often, but he was always ready to hear about his children’s lives. He supported me by coming to the WSOP - World Series of Poker for 34 years straight!! He saw me win the 1989 Main Event, and that was something for him to come to Vegas for 6 days; what with his job, his UWCU position, and my younger brother and three younger sisters. Back then, most thought being a pro player poker was akin to being a drug dealer. But, he showed up for me in BIG way… He loved “Masters Swimming,” swam over 10,000 miles lifetime (not exaggerating!), and finished top 3 in the World in “40-50 year old” category (he was 40) before his rivals turned 40 the next year. He loves swimming and coached my sister Ann—and her team—in special Olympics for 25 years He also loved watching sports, and enjoyed talking about the Green Bay Packers and the UW football team. I flew Dad out for the Packers Super Bowl in San Diego, and we were on sideline when Favre came back playing for Minn Vikings. His athletic Board position meant the UW paid for his trips to the Rose Bowl I love you Dad…May rest in the peace you so richly deserve](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2097433180944891994/amplify_video_thumb/2097432724571049984/img/Jgtx0JLZpoL2A0e-.jpg)
Folks, my Father died Sunday afternoon. He went peacefully in his sleep. He had cancer, but somehow he had zero pain for the last 4 months (post radiation). Because it wasn’t a heart attack (like 90% of our male ancestors die from), we had 9 months to say goodbye, and he was sharp right until the end. It was a gift to be able to say goodbye to him over these last nine months. My Dad had perfect ethics and morals; he was honest, honorable, and completely trustworthy. Dad was like a big Oak Tree; he was solid, steady, and had deep deep roots. The entire family could count on him And he was nobody’s fool, he was sharp as a tack! In fact, he was a learned man, he had an MBA, a JD and a PHD. And Dad was a history buff: he spent time reading books about history He had a big job at the University of Wisconsin: although he never once, not once, did he tell us that! We knew he was on the athletic board for a decade, and that he was involved with Grants and Patents. Only yesterday did someone else tell me about how big his job was. [I spend too much time bragging and name dropping, but obviously I didn’t get that from him!] For two decades he was Chairman of the Board of—his beloved—University of Wisconsin Credit Union. In fact, his name is engraved on the building (the UWCU headquarters). I asked him about that once, and he said, “It’s nothing, the current chairman of the board has his name on the building.” It’s funny that, only now, do I understand how humble he truly was. He didn’t talk about himself very often, but he was always ready to hear about his children’s lives. He supported me by coming to the WSOP - World Series of Poker for 34 years straight!! He saw me win the 1989 Main Event, and that was something for him to come to Vegas for 6 days; what with his job, his UWCU position, and my younger brother and three younger sisters. Back then, most thought being a pro player poker was akin to being a drug dealer. But, he showed up for me in BIG way… He loved “Masters Swimming,” swam over 10,000 miles lifetime (not exaggerating!), and finished top 3 in the World in “40-50 year old” category (he was 40) before his rivals turned 40 the next year. He loves swimming and coached my sister Ann—and her team—in special Olympics for 25 years He also loved watching sports, and enjoyed talking about the Green Bay Packers and the UW football team. I flew Dad out for the Packers Super Bowl in San Diego, and we were on sideline when Favre came back playing for Minn Vikings. His athletic Board position meant the UW paid for his trips to the Rose Bowl I love you Dad…May rest in the peace you so richly deserve
phil_hellmuth293,791 views • 1 month ago
What are we doing? Some of the guys that fire $1M (or $2M) trying to win WSOP - World Series of Poker Player of the Year have gone public saying the system is fair Obs the system is NOT fair. If you lose money at WSOP, you should not win POY. It’s a simple fix… #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth285,150 views • 3 months ago
I am not playing the WSOP - World Series of Poker Main Event. It has become an “Endurance contest.” I truly believe that 80% of the players want changes made to the WSOP - World Series of Poker Main Event. 12 hour days, or longer, for 6-7 days in row, is brutal and disproportionately affects older players
phil_hellmuth1,374,030 views • 1 year ago
Went to order an Uber, but UberBlack was $53 for like 2.4 miles. Thought it might be better, if I had to pay that much, to go w/out a driver (more privacy) Checked Waymo App, and it was $9.60? And 5 minutes away… Found an old school song: “Dreamer” by Supertramp #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth23,865 views • 9 days ago
Announcement: I am a now an Under Armour clothing guy, and I am seriously considering buying 100,000 shares of their stock $UAA I will wear black and yellow UA track suits, shoes, sweatshirts and shirts. I have always loved the Under Armour brand! #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth265,070 views • 9 months ago
Wow! Can’t make this up Be careful to show both cards!! I sat down WSOP - World Series of Poker super main middle of hand so I wasn’t dealt in yet. Board Ah-9h-2s-3d-4c, check, check, guys show 10h-6h (ten high, busted flush draw), other guys shows Ac but not his other card, 1st guy says “That’s good,” then guy mucks his hand w/out showing the other card. Dealer kills his hand and pushes pot to 10-6. Guys asks for floor person: it was Ruled a dead hand! Show both cards folks! #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth270,628 views • 10 months ago
I am rescinding my offer to buy in “$300,000 of my own money” on all LIVESTREAMS/televised poker games. It was too painful losing $140,000 w K-K, last Monday, in one hand! I will buy in for whatever I choose. If I want to sell a piece or get staked, I will do that. I am free!!
phil_hellmuth924,116 views • 3 years ago
My bet w “Mark Up Police” Phillip Hellmuth posted at 1.1 mark up for WSOP - World Series of Poker Main Event, I told him to charge 1.4! I believe it is a great deal for customers The haters: 😡🤬 Me: “Bet your money” Bet on! $14,000 max risk for me $10M max risk for them Phillip plays NLH 300 days per year and is a professional poker player Also, the “Mark Up Police” owe me an apology! They attacked me, THEN I made StakeKings customers $200,000 of profit selling action to them!! #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth113,635 views • 4 months ago
Rocky beginning from “let’s insult Phil” perspective This gentleman told me “I hate you” “You stink” and screamed “you are a pansy.” They did give him a “warning” Usually happens to me once/twice a summer, but this is hour one! However, I doubled up and I have headphones!!
phil_hellmuth127,274 views • 5 months ago
My bestie @jason started a “GoFundMe” as a joke to “Buy Phil Hellmuth a new track suit” because Jason hated the holes in my knees. It raised $1,200. Time to spend the monies: we recruited our bestie david friedberg hoping he has some style! Found this Gucci tracksuit, but it’s $2,300, bestie Jason paid the difference! I told him i’m comfortable w this, because he teases me so hard all the time #POSITIVITY POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth756,512 views • 3 years ago
Investor and wearer! Under Armour FTW I bought 40,000 more shares of $UA stock at $6.23 (This is not investment advice) I now have 60K shares in total, and I am wearing UA gear 24/7: like this tracksuit and these “Halo shoes” The Founder Kevin Plank is back as CEO #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth181,713 views • 8 months ago
Hellmuth’s Home Game, behind the scenes! Grand Sierra Resort | GSR Reno #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth250,987 views • 1 year ago
And, Nicholas Hellmuth is on to Day 4 of WSOP - World Series of Poker Main Event! 1,389 players left, 1,382 get paid Great job so far for a wonderful guy: everyone loves Nick, nice guy, treats everyone w respect, high morals and ethics It is his first Main Event: I am proud of Nick! #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth74,489 views • 3 months ago
Ridiculous!! PH Rant! I don’t post bad beats, but some people forget how good I am at poker. I’m posting this rant for my own Ego Maybe letting loose w truth—pot was for the chip lead w 35 players left—will lead to bracelet 18 and 19 Squeaky wheel gets the grease? #PokerBrat
phil_hellmuth82,004 views • 4 months ago
Grinder into Poker Hall of Fame! If Michael Mizrachi - The Grinder wins WSOP - World Series of Poker Main Event tomorrow, then he should go straight into Poker Hall of Fame! Every top poker player agrees w this! Daniel Negreanu No waiting, no voting: straight in! His fam and friends will already be there! #POSITIVITY
phil_hellmuth232,429 views • 1 year ago