Phil Hellmuth makes WSOP history

Phil Hellmuth, one of the best-known and most controversial poker players in modern times, made history by winning his 11th WSOP bracelet.

Hellmuth won event #15 of the 2007 World Series of Poker, which featured the largest field of any of Hellmuth’s wins - over 2,600 players fell before Hellmuth claimed the win at 7:55 pm.

“This is the one I really wanted,” Hellmuth said afterward in a post-tournament press conference. “I have so much respect for Doyle and Johnny. To now be at the top of the all-time (WSOP wins) list is really about as good a feeling as I have ever had.”

“Poker players everywhere measure themselves against each other by how many WSOP bracelets they have,” said Jeffrey Pollack, Commissioner of the World Series of Poker. “Now, all WSOP bracelet holders must measure themselves against Phil Helmuth. He is a true sports champion and we could not be happier for him.”