I played in seven WSOP events this year, including the Main Event.
Guess who was the only pro to give me a problem.....yep, Hellmuth.
I was short stacked, in early position and made my move with an A6 suited all-in. Before the next guy could act, Hellmuth says, Dealer, are you going to let him get away with that? The dealer didn t see anything and looked quizzical. Hellmuth says, He made a string bet!. The dealer didnt see it because I didnt make one. Hellmuth calls the floor person over, stops the game, and proceeds to say that I made a string bet. The floor asks the dealer, but he just didnt see it. Hellmuth continued prodding the pro next to him, to confirm the string bet. The other pro really didnt have much to say as he wasnt sure what he saw.
Then I finally spoke. I said, As I moved in my chips, one of my hole cards stuck to my palm and turned over. I quickly covered it up, and continued pushing in my chips. I don't know what he saw....but thats what happened.
Hellmuth then says, Hey, I dont know, Im over here listening to my ipod. Im not even in the hand.
I felt like saying more but bit my tongue. I dont know if he was just playing a game on me, or if he is a real jerk.
Citytom
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