It looks like we’re on a “Highway to Hellmuth” at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. Phil Hellmuth, a name synonymous with triumph and charisma in the poker world, has sparked quite a buzz ...

Phil Hellmuth has reversed course and will play the World Series of Poker Main Event this summer. The all-time leader in WSOP tournament victories had an apparent change of heart and announced on ...

That didn’t take long. After announcing in February that he’d be skipping this year’s World Series of Poker main event, Phil Hellmuth has had second thoughts and plans on being in the field after all.

Preflop, playing nine-handed with the blinds at 1,000-2,500 with a 2,500 big blind ante, Phil Hellmuth opened to 5,000 from UTG +1, and Michael Ginn three-bet to 15,000 from UTG +2. Action folded back ...