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Phil Hellmuth biography and poker earnings explained
Personal Life: Wife: Katherine Sanborn, married since March 31, 1990 Children: Two sons, Nicholas and Philip III Height: 6’7″ (noted for being tall in the poker community) Health: Suffered from AFIB in 2018, which he publicly disclosed, but no further serious health issues have been confirmed. Notable Personality Traits: Known for his intense competitiveness, strategic [...]
Personal Life:
Wife: Katherine Sanborn, married since March 31, 1990
Children: Two sons, Nicholas and Philip III
Height: 6’7″ (noted for being tall in the poker community)
Health: Suffered from AFIB in 2018, which he publicly disclosed, but no further serious health issues have been confirmed.
Notable Personality Traits:
Known for his intense competitiveness, strategic mind, confidence, emotional outbursts, and ability to read opponents.
His fiery personality has made him famous, earning him the nickname “The Poker Brat.”
Career Highlights & Legacy:
WSOP Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2007
Bracelet Record: Holds the record for most WSOP bracelets
WSOP Final Tables & Cashes: 81 final tables, 225 cashes
All-Time Earnings: Ranks in the top four for WSOP earnings globally
Net Worth:
Estimated Net Worth (2025): Around $28 million
Sources of Income: Live poker tournaments, books, public appearances, endorsements, and advising companies.