The New Phil Hellmuth

Everyone is talking about the new, nicer, tantrum-less Phil Hellmuth. They are saying his "handlers" are trying to change his image. This is interesting to me since he's writing a book that will be called "Poker Brat." But that's neither here nor there.

I spoke with his agent yesterday, Brian from Poker Royalty, and he said Phil has gone phone-less. No cellphone. Not for the WSOP. The man with almost ten bracelets (including 54 WSOP cashes) is very serious about getting his 10th this year.

He was even seen borrowing JJ Lu's cell phone in the $5,000 Pot Limit Event. Then, on our way to our meeting last night, we saw him using one of the Rio's few pay phones. Hey Phil, if you're listening. I love your WSOP blog and hope you get that 10th...and 11th!!!