Hellmuth Takes the Lead

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A quick trundle upstairs not only worked the calves, but also unveiled an appearance from Phil Hellmuth who was busy taking on Paul Zimbler amid his world record heads-up attempt. Jesse May was also on standby, asking questions on behalf on The Poker Show.

"Do you play many long sessions?" inquired May. "You know what," replied Hellmuth. "In six years I only had one all-nighter. I realised that if I was going to win everything in 10 years time, I'd better start getting some sleep."

Soon after, Hellmuth found himself involved in a hand, leading out with pocket threes on the river of a lack-lustre board. Zimbler took one peak at his cards and min-raised. "I call," announced Hellmuth, and his threes were good! "Will you look at that. Not only did I know I could bet my threes, but I called the raise too."

As a footnote, did you know that the first cardroom Hellmuth ever played in was the Dunes, where he sat down next to TV's Telly Savalas? See, we're a fountain of trivial knowledge here at PokerNews.

Tags: Paul Zimbler Phil Hellmuth