Phil Hellmuth 2021 WSOP rant

Phil Hellmuth almost won this 16th bracelet during the $10,000 Stud Championship on Monday — and almost lost his top in the process (and some say he did). Of course, we’re talking about the latest patented Phil Hellmuth blowup that occurred during the final table of the event in front of PokerGo cameras.

“I think I’m going to burn this f**king place down if I don’t win this tournament” was a particular highlight getting the attention of the poker community.

Even by Phil Hellmuth’s standards, it was a bit over the top, which led many to criticize the outburst in the wake of the final table appearance. Thomas Keeling aka “SrsylSirius” was particularly critical calling Hellmuth a “scumbag” and posting an edited video of the incident:

PokerGo also posted a 12-minute version of the incident, where they showcase 40 f-bombs in less than four hands (obviously, not safe for work):

Poker fans can subscribe to PokerGo to watch the entire thing. It’s available for $14.99 per month or $99 per year.

Hellmuth frustrated to come up short

Not surprisingly, Hellmuth himself acknowledged he was feeling “very very down” about his 4th place showing as he tries to earn his 16th WSOP bracelet and first since his win at the 2018 $5,000 No Limit Hold’em.

On Tuesday, he admitted that he “went too far in my rant,” but note that he told the table “this is a joke” before the outburst.

Reaction from the poker community

Many in the past have noted that the “Poker Brat” persona is endearing for Hellmuth and even “good for poker.” There is no doubt that the rants get people in the poker community talking and it certainly makes watching more interesting, but some note that similar behaviors for many other players would result in immediate repercussions, such as getting kicked out of the tournament.

Some have pointed out that the rants are uncomfortable to those at the table, which eventual WSOP $10k Stud bracelet winner Anthony Zinno appeared to be.

So what are some in the poker community saying about the incident?

But while some say Hellmuth’s behavior crosses a line, others are having some fun with the incident.


For those keeping track home, no he did not burn down the Rio:

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