Phil Hellmuth is simply the best Texas Hold 'em poker player in the world. Just ask him. Known for his charisma and theatrics – think John McEnroe with cards – he is well on his way to becoming the best all-around poker player of all time.

At his first championship win in 1989, earning a cool $775,000, he became the youngest World Series of Poker (WSOP) champ ever at age 24. His reputation as a wunderkind hasn’t lost its edge even as he stares down the barrel of turning 40.

What other poker star can top this?

• 9 World Series of Poker (WSOP) titles and the bracelets to prove it
• At the head of the WSOP money list with over $3.5 million in earnings
• 1995 Hall of Fame Big One Championship
• 2000 European Championship (world’s biggest seven-card stud event in Vienna)
• Four Hall of Fame Poker titles, ranking him #1 among his peers
• Commentator for numerous poker tournaments
• Frequent guest on ESPN and featured in 20+ TV specials on poker and Las Vegas
• Writes a regular column for Card Player magazine

Jealous? Look for his best-selling first book, Play Poker Like the Pros (HarperCollins). Available on October 26, Bad Beats and Lucky Draws (HarperCollins), a mix of advanced strategies, famous hands and other tall tales from the poker tour. Available on October 19 is "Phil Hellmuth’s Million Dollar Poker System,” a video and DVD that tips his hand and allows aspiring players to learn from the best.

Still want more? Visit Phil’s personal website at www.philhellmuth.com.