The King is Dead
Unfortunately for the Bullet Dodger, doom was on the cards as Matthew McCullough moved in behind him with the confidence of George Clooney in a singles bar.
"Uh-oh, I'm in trouble," admits He11muth.
As Mats Gavatin jumps out of the way, He11muth jokes with a mischievous smirk, "Fire up the limo, baby, call the G4." (Why he'd request the singers from X Factor though, I'm unsure.)
"I hope you have Ace King," pleads He11muth as he turns over . McCullough disappoints with and He11muth's shoulders drop, fully aware that he needs to do more than be 'the most skillful player here' to get out of this one.
At this point, McCullough stands up from the table. "Why are you standing?" asks Phil. "You're a four and half to one favourite."
The flop is a clinical one...
Desperately, He11muth requests a Jack, but to no avail as the dealer pops out a on the turn to kill of the 11-time bracelet winner's chances of adding a twelfth.
After the academic river hits, He11muth congratulates his victorious opponent, shakes the hands of his table and exits to a ripple of applause, the volume of which is based upon the unbridled entertainment he has provided.