Phil Hellmuth Changing His Image
Phil Hellmuth is looking to change his image and no longer be referred to as the “Poker Brat”. According to Hellmuth in a recent interview with ESPN he feels that his image is causing him to lose more because more players are targetting him due to his evil reputation. In the interview he discussed how he played much better in 2006 when he wasn’t referred to as the “poker brat” and even though the TV editors love the way he draws ratings with his rants, he is making an effort to turn that around.
He recently tried this at a tournament where after getting sucked out he decided to just go over and shake his opponents hand instead of errupting. This was met with a round of applause by the audience.
Here is the interview with Hellmuth and ESPN where they discuss Phil’s new “kinder and gentler” image:
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am May 19 2010 @ 5:09 pm
[...] down in deference to Brunson’s stature and seniority. Hellmuth has said he wants to give up his brat-like ways and this act did give credence to his resolve. Team USA also has the two best female poker [...]