Phil Hellmuth is the Nuts, Cantu to be Tasered

I’m now headed to Scottsdale for the last of three of charity events. What has been most interesting for me has been my interaction with Phil Hellmuth. The event I hosted with my brother and Anthony Edwards (from the TV series ER) Phil Hellmuth attended and brought his mother, sister and a friend, who all played in support of the charity. Although eliminated relatively early in the tournament, Phil stayed until the end and did the announcing for the final table. He did a great job as the announcer and MC, giving the play by play. He also took photos with every attendee that wanted one. He was anything but a poker brat. Quite frankly he was terrific, and I better stop here or Daniel Negreanu will accuse me of some illicit affair with him.

There were some great players at last night’s event, which again Phil hosted. Steven Begleiter straight from his November 9 appearance and 6th place finish in the WSOP main event and Nicole Rowe, who took 2nd in the Borgata’s women’s event to a man, was there helping give the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a boost. I still don’t really get why a man would choose to play in a ladies event, but then Jose Conseco tried to play in a women’s only event at Commerce and was turned away so go figure. I think his next stop after that was a fight against Danny from the Partridge family. I know it sounds crazy but seriously you can’t even make up stuff this good. The truth is stranger than fiction. Some make the argument why should there be separate women’s events. I think it’s just fine, especially if it draws more female players to the game.

Tonight at Kevin O’Donnell’s Bar in Scottsdale Brandon Cantu will submit to his Taser fate, and the right to shoot him is being auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the Fallen Hero’s Charity. My next blog will give you the details and a link to a video clip.