Hellmuth In, Hellmuth Out
15-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth was seen pushing his chair in while making a quick exit from the tournament area, just after firing two bullets in Event #5: 50th Annual High Roller - $50,000 No-Limit Hold'em. A player at the table was kind enough to share how Hellmuth's demise came about.
A player raised to 5,000 from early position, and John Lyons called next to act. The cutoff three-bet to 13,000, and Hellmuth, who had approximately 27,000 to start the hand, called in the small blind, as did the original raiser and Lyons.
The 
flop contained two spades, and everyone checked through to the turn, which was another spade. Lyons bet 27,000, the cutoff called, and Hellmuth called off his last 14,000.
The river was another spade, and Lyons checked. The cutoff checked back, and Lyons showed 
for the nut flush. Hellmuth tabled 
, and was left raising his hands in the air in frustration before silently leaving the table.
| Jogador | Fichas | Oscilação |
|---|---|---|
|
160,000 | |
|
Eliminado |
flop together, and John Utley, who has been wielding a big stack for much of the day, bet 6,000 from the small blind. Both of his opponents called.
fell on the turn, and Utley bet 12,000. The big blind folded, and the button, who had just 7,000 left, tanked for a minute before reluctantly committing his chips.
board on the felt, WSOPC ring winner Aaron Frei shoved for 135,000 in the small blind, putting his lone opponent in the hijack, who had 120,000 behind, deep into the tank.
river gave both players a flush, with Frei's king-high flush sending his opponent to the rail.
flop, but the 
turn added a flush draw to Crabb's overcards. Kessler was left shaking his head after the 
