Shaun Deeb Aims to Surpass Phil Hellmuth's WSOP Bracelet Record

Shaun Deeb has set his sights on breaking Phil Hellmuth's World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet record. In a recent podcast interview with Doug Polk, Deeb expressed confidence in his ability to surpass Hellmuth's legendary achievement.

Deeb, who has five bracelets and 114 total cashes, earning a total of $6,546,199 throughout his career, believes that his strengths in small field events and higher volume of play will be key to closing the gap. Phil Hellmuth, currently at the top of the all-time bracelet list with 16 bracelets and 181 cashes, earning a total of $16,310,775, is Deeb's target.

Deeb thinks he has an edge over Hellmuth due to his higher volume of play. "Even if we were equal in skill, just on volume alone I would have an edge each year to gain bracelets on him," Deeb told Polk. Deeb aims to win a bracelet roughly every two years to catch up to Hellmuth, who is 22 years his senior. "I got 20 years to catch up to him," Deeb said. "I think I’ll gain about three-quarters of a bracelet per year on him."