Phil Hellmuth decided to enter the WSOPE with his usual fanfare, this time on a UB-themed double decker bus in London for the start of the World Series of Poker Europe. Meeting him there was a team of sexy dancers and a singer who gave a rendition of “Poker Face” to the huge crowd of fans, media and general curious spectators that had gathered. A band played the melody of the song while the singer sung Lady Gaga’s tune, with the dancers showing off their skills and eventually escorting Hellmuth to the tables.
Hellmuth is one of the most popular (and hated) poker pros of all time. Despite how some people feel about him, there’s no denying that he certainly is able to create a stir every time he enters the Main Event. There’s also no arguing that he’s one of the best live No Limit Hold’em tournament players of all time.
During this year’s WSOP in Las Vegas, Hellmuth came in to a huge crowd, thanks to the MMA fighter inspired theme of his entrance, as announced by dancers, b-boys and ring announcer Bruce Buffer. Although his entrance was spectacular, his run in the Main Event was not as he busted out of the world’s biggest tournament on Day 1C. When his name was announced over the PA that he had been eliminated, it was applauded. It’s the same sentiment from most people interviewed in poker – they love to see Hellmuth lose, but at the same time, root for the guy to win his WSOP record 12th bracelet.
By recorded accounts at WSOP.com, Hellmuth’s entrance at the WSOPE Main Event started to gather hundreds of on-lookers. According to Nolan Dalla, “Then, the hundreds became more than a thousand curious onlookers…” as you can see in this video. The WSOPE Main Event began yesterday and by accounts, Hellmuth wasn’t able to last long this time around either and busted in another Day 1.
this is stupid, worst rendition of pokerface I have ever heard