It’s my birthday! 2nd place hurts…

Second place is tough. Glad to see you taking it well and in good spirits Phil.

Phil, no words can soothe a loss in the immediate aftermath, but don't forget... The guy who did this 👇37 years ago(!) is STILL putting himself in situations where he can win even more bracelets to extend his all-time record (you could subtract 5 bracelets -- "an entire Stu Ungar" -- and STILL have the lead!). That Poker Hall of Famer is now spending quality time together with his wife and sons, having just notched a runner-up score for close to half a million. You don't always need "the win" to be a winner, sir. Rest well, champ 🏆

boggles my mind how anyone could say this dude isn't arguably the best tournament poker player probably in history. He still always final tables and still takes down some major tournaments...incredible.

Hey Phil, was rooting for you big time man. The 2nd place finishes somehow hurt the most, but consistent deep runs at your level, after all these years, is a major accomplishment. I know nobody is harder on themselves in these spots than you. Congrats Phil, it's still huge.

@BetRiversPoker Happy birthday to #themanintheblackhat

Happy birthday, Phil! I once misunderstood you, and now appreciate all you’ve done for poker! Keep going! If you end up offering a paid subscription on this platform I would immediately be IN.

Great run, happy birthday. Reminder I have the best idea for the next grand entrance… Cc @JoeWalsh

Happy Birthday Phil you're still rich and blessed.

@BetRiversPoker GG! And Happy Birthday Phil! That puts you over 20 runner up finishes for your career and 14 for @WSOP ! @TigerWoods, 31 career and 7 runner up’s in Majors! @rogerfederer 54 and 11 in Majors! #18 will happen, and I definitely think you can cross the 20 mark!

Great run PH! You should be proud. Keep grinding and ignore the haters! Ivey and DNegs had a 10 year lag between braclets. Your wins have been consistent over the past 37 years. Your longest gap was six years and you've won an average of every 2 years. NO ONE can say that!

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Happy birthday Phil! Win lots today! 😎✌️👍🎂🍭

⭐️ Happy Birthday Phil ! 🎁 You’ll get another one. Don’t worry! 🏆

GG legend, sick run and sick score!! Don’t hold your head or get held up on bracelets! You have a nice lead. You’ll get yours.

Happy Birthday, Champ! Great run.

I hated that call with the A2 Phil … I thought you could have picked a better spot ! 😬

Great Run Phil.... see you in Texas!

Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day with your family

that guy got lucky, keep playing solid

Happy B day Phil! You don’t look 62 at all, more like 52, I said you look younger than Todd brunson but he is younger than you and looks way older lol!

Nice run, I thought you had it 😞, Happy Birthday Phil!!

You played superbly Phil and sometimes those cards can be painful, enjoy your vacation with the boys and hope you have a great birthday

Tough times don’t last but cancers do ♋️ 🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF THE GREATEST 🙏🏾‼️❤️‍🔥

Hard luck Phil, Happy Birthday boss you'll get em next time 😉

Happy Birthday! GG for the 2nd Place….its a huge deal!

Second always hurts the most but great run Phil. And happy birthday

Happy birthday. You are blessed. Go celebrate.

First off, Happy Birthday! Second, no pun intended, so close to #18? I watched about 58 minutes from a grainy phone camera and you looked very composed and certainly no body language giveaways. Congrats on damn near half a million. Bahamas in December for #18! 😎

Happy birthday! Don't be down! Awesome run phil! Cards are cards sometimes. God bless and praying you have a blessed day! Your friend, Forrest.

Happy Birthday, Phil. Three final tables is still a good result and your final event was at least exciting. Look forward to next year and enjoy your birthday.

Happy birthday family man!

Happy Birthday Phil and great showing

Great run and huge congrats, Phil. So proud of our California legend today. You proved you’ve still got it, and don’t let anyone tell you different! Happy Birthday Phil!!

Was pulling for you to get that bracelet! I know 2nd hurts but you should be very proud of your accomplishment!! And…….HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the poker 🐐 🎂🎂🎂🎂 Eat some cake and ice cream today Hellmuth! Life is beautiful! 🌴🌼

GG Phil, 18 is coming