The Brat Goes Busto
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The ante-only tournament was a short affair for Phil Hellmuth, after he was moved to a table featuring fellow poker pros Humberto Brenes and David Williams.
We overheard Brenes offering his friend a few words of encouragement when he took his seat, but despite the well wishes, Hellmuth was soon sent to the rail.
"Tranquilo, tranquilo," whispered Brenes, using his native tongue to tell Hellmuth to calm down.
The "Poker Brat" wrapped his arms around Brenes in a bear hug, obviously glad to have found a friend among the masses here in the Brasilia Room, but he was unable to heed "The Shark's" warning.
Just a few hands after arriving, Hellmuth saw Brenes open for 325, and he flatted in position. Williams, however, decided to apply the pressure, and he went for the squeeze play with a three-bet to 1,525.
Brenes got out of the way, but Hellmuth quickly heaped his handful of a stack forward, and Williams called just as quickly.
Showdown
Hellmuth: 
Williams: 
Hellmuth was crushed with his ducks, and Williams' jacks held through the 
board, sending Hellmuth off in the perpetual search for his historic 100th WSOP cash.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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22,500
18,750
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18,750 |
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Busted | |
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