Phil Hellmuth on Doug Polk Podcast: 'Negreanu Attacked My Legacy'

Phil Hellmuth, the 15-time WSOP bracelet winner, recently appeared on the Doug Polk Podcast to discuss his rivalry with Daniel Negreanu and his future plans. Hellmuth revealed that Negreanu attempted to get under his skin during their High Stakes Duel II clash, asserting that Negreanu was overconfident coming into their recent match. Hellmuth mentioned that Negreanu was condescending and felt a win over the seasoned poker vet was a forgone conclusion.

Hellmuth also discussed his financial success in high-stakes poker. He invested $200k personally in the High Stakes Duel games and doubled his money twice. Despite his success, Hellmuth has been criticized for his ROI in high-roller cash games. He has an untouchable record in tournaments like WSOP but has been criticized for his ROI in high-roller cash games. Hellmuth disputed these claims, pointing out that he is $1.8 million in profit as a high-roller player.

Looking ahead, Hellmuth has taken a partner position at a venture capital firm, which he believes could set him on the road to making a billion dollars. He also mentioned an upcoming wager against Daniel Negreanu, who has bet him 2/1 he can not break even over 50 high-rollers. Hellmuth's future plans also include discussing everything from his upcoming match against Tom Dwan to his Bitcoin investment ventures on the Doug Polk Podcast.