Phil “Poker Brat” Hellmuth Jr is going to be facing off with FS1 Host Nick Wright in High Stakes Poker Duel scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, July 28th.
The reason this match-up is so compelling is that FS1’s Nick Wright is not a professional poker player. Phil has no idea how he plays, what he’s capable of nor does he have a history with Nick Wright. So this time around, Phil Hellmuth will have to come ultra prepared against a mysterious opponent in Nick Wright.
Phil Hellmuth Professional Poker Brat
- 15 x World Series of Poker Bracelet Winner (Record)
- 148 WSOP Cashes (Record)
- 64 WSOP Final Tables (Record)
- Ranked 21st on All Time Money List
- Over $24,000,000 in Live Earnings as of 01/2021
Nick Wright Sports Personality
- Started Playing Poker For Fun in 2003
- Graduated from Syracuse University with Degree in Broadcast Journalism [2007]
- Won $50,000 on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (Used It As Bankroll)
- Continued Playing Recreationally At High Stakes Home Games
- Current Co-Host of FS1 First Things First
HEADS UP STRUCTURE

- Players each post $50,000.00 for Round 1 [TOTAL: 100K]
- Loser has 3 days to declare rematch and match outstanding prize pool $100,000.00 [TOTAL: 200K]
- If Loser declines, new players may submit a challenge. If no challenger comes forward within 30 days, the winner may cash out.
- If a winning streak starts during Rounds 1-3, players may cash out after 3 consecutive wins.
- If a winning streak starts during Round 4 or later, players may cash out after 2 consecutive wins
HOW TO WATCH
PokerGo will stream the 1st 60 minutes of Round 1 for FREE on YouTube! After that, you’ll have to pay for a subscription to see the rest of the match up. (link to livesteam -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hfmorF7Tx4)
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