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Phil Hellmuth
United States
Phil Hellmuth is a legendary American professional poker player with a record 17 World Series of Poker bracelets, including the 1989 Main Event. Known as the "Poker Brat" for his fiery table demeanor, he has over $30 million in live tournament earnings and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2007.
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Barbara Friedl
Austria
Barbara Friedl is an Austrian professional poker player who gained fame in the 2009 WSOP Main Event, finishing 12th and eliminating 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth. Known for her calm demeanor and precise reads, she became a memorable figure in poker history despite not winning a bracelet.
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Mark Lowe
United States
Mark Lowe is an American professional poker player known for his aggressive style and deep runs in WSOP Main Events. He became known in the poker community for his famous confrontation with Phil Hellmuth, earning the nickname 'Poker Bully'.
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Phil Hellmuth Jr
United States
Phil Hellmuth Jr is a professional poker player known for his record 17 WSOP bracelets and brash personality. He won the WSOP Main Event in 1989 and has over $30 million in career earnings.
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David Dao
United States
David Dao, a Vietnamese-American poker player, gained notoriety for his conflict with Phil Hellmuth during the 2017 WSOP Main Event.
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Randall Wagnon
United States
Randall 'Randy' Wagnon is an American professional poker player known for his aggressive style in high-stakes cash games and his memorable appearance on televised poker shows. While primarily a cash game specialist, he recorded a tournament victory in April 2025, winning a $130 No-Limit Hold'em event at the Palm Beach Kennel Club.
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Phillip Hellmuth III
United States
Phillip Hellmuth III, known as P3, is the son of poker legend Phil Hellmuth Jr. He recently embarked on a professional poker career after being laid off from banking, earning his first WSOP cash in 2025. With a psychology background and natural salesmanship, he seeks to carve his own path in the poker world.
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