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Tom Dvan Breaks Phil Hellmuth's Winning Streak on High Stakes Duel
NewsAugust 26, 2021·1 min read

Tom Dvan Breaks Phil Hellmuth's Winning Streak on High Stakes Duel


Phil Hellmuth, the record holder for gold bracelets at the World Poker Series, has won seven consecutive matches on High Stakes Duel. His legendary 'white magic' has made him an unstoppable force in head-to-head battles. However, Tom Dvan, a renowned high roller from the USA, challenged Hellmuth and succeeded in breaking his winning streak.

In the latest episode of High Stakes Dvan defeated Hellmuth. The match started with Hellmuth gaining a significant advantage, winning a quarter of Dvan's stack in the first hour. However, Dvan managed to recover and even took the lead. The final hand saw Hellmuth slow-playing pocket aces, while Dvan checked with 9-3. The flop was 5-2-3, and Dvan raised, receiving an all-in from Hellmuth. The turn brought a nine, securing Dvan's victory.

Hellmuth will likely seek a rematch to prove that Dvan's win was a fluke. However, he will have to pay $200,000 for the chance. The poker community expects Hellmuth to accept the challenge without much hesitation.

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