Phil Hellmuth’s Son Scores Career-Best Poker Win on Poker Night in America in Reno

Phil Hellmuth III, the son of poker icon Phil Hellmuth, just achieved the biggest result of his poker career. During the filming of Poker Night in America at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Hellmuth III walked away with a $27,050 win—his best cash to date.

The proud father captured the moment in a video, celebrating his son’s poker milestone with the words: “Wooohooo, biggest win of your life Phillip!” The younger Hellmuth appeared more reserved, but visibly pleased with his performance at the cash game table. Also featured in the game was poker veteran Mike Matusow, and the group later headed to the high-limit blackjack tables to keep the action going.

This result marks a major step in the poker journey of Phil Hellmuth’s son, who, despite a professional background in banking, has recently shifted more of his focus to poker. As reported by CardPlayer.com, Hellmuth III has played roughly 160 days out of the last 320, grinding both tournaments and cash games. His dedication seems to be paying off.

In January, Hellmuth III made his live tournament debut at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, entering three $5,000 buy-in events as part of the PokerGO Tour Kickoff Series. His father backed him financially for the events and later praised his progress:

“I think he has great talent and great potential. He is not a professional poker player yet, but maybe by the next WSOP he will be a pro,” Phil Hellmuth Sr. said.

The pair also played cash games together in Las Vegas, where the younger Hellmuth even took down a pot against his 17-time WSOP bracelet-winning father.

This recent win in Reno on Poker Night in America comes at a time when Phil Hellmuth Sr. is making headlines of his own—signing on as an ambassador for Rush Street Interactive, the company that owns the Poker Night in America brand. Earlier this year, the elder Hellmuth also announced he would skip the 2025 WSOP Main Event, citing the increasing physical demands of the tournament and its appeal to younger players.

For fans of poker news, this father-son duo continues to provide memorable moments—both on the felt and off. And with Phil Hellmuth III gaining momentum, his name might become a regular feature in the poker world.

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