He's Not Here
"Congratulations players, you're all in the money. And how about a big round of applause for Phil Hellmuth and his record-setting 65th WSOP cash." A short spurt of clapping broke out, mixed in with an equal portion of boos.
When they did stop for the night, Hellmuth wandered over to our orange section to check on play over here. He has been bouncing from table to table seeking out familiar faces to tell his story to. First to take the charge was Annie Duke. Phil gave her an earful, as Annie occasionally looked up from her hand to give an assuring nod. Then Hellmuth meandered over to Mike Matusow's table. "Blinds are six and twelve. I'm in great shape. I mean, I haven't picked up a hand. Ya know?"