Phil Hellmuth optimistic about U.S. online poker

Phil Hellmuth has told interviewers from a radio show that he believes regulated online poker is coming to the U.S. soon. Hellmuth also revealed that he is likely to sign a new pro contract shortly.

Phil Hellmtuth has revealed that he believes legal and regulated online poker is on its way to the U.S. soon.

Hellmuth appeared on Mark Hoke's Short Stacked Radio, where he hinted that he is currently looking to sign a new pro contract in preparation for the arrival of legal online poker.

"I wouldn't be surprised if online poker were passed in the next five days, I wouldn't be surprised if it passed before February 1st," Hellmuth said.

"I think there's going to be the biggest explosion in poker history the minute online poker is legalized," he added.

Hellmuth revealed to be in talks with a number of large companies, as he looks to take advantage of the situation himself.

"I happen to be in a pretty lucky situation, where we had more than one discussion recently, you know, there are some very big companies and some very big people that are staring to get ready for the legalization of online poker," Hellmuth said.

"You may find me signing something in the next two weeks. You may find me signing with a company that no one has ever heard of. Don't be surprised if that happens," he added.

Hellmuth has been a free agent since he left UB Poker around a year ago, just months before the company was targeted alongside Absolute Poker, Full Tilt Poker and

PokerStars by the U.S. Department of Justice on Black Friday.

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Comments

AlexanderGray

132

5 months ago

Nobody gives a dam what Helmuth thinks. Maybe he can be a pro on shadypoker.com

madevgenii

of Amkar

215

5 months ago

Sitting there on the poker itself umehi political points stuff and ratings increase

samuraislim

of Icons

463

5 months ago

He knew the end was coming for Ultimate Bet and AP does he secretly know the rise of online poker in the United States? Love or hate him hes good for poker and still a force in the poker world.

Akker

of PokerGods

253

5 months ago

"I wouldn't be surprised if online poker were passed in the next five days, I wouldn't be surprised if it passed before February 1st," Hellmuth said

I hope he is right!

I think he will sign with FTP

or Party.Bwin that would be a good move by both company if they want (more) traffic

I hope the new law will let us play with our American friends, not separate the playerpool like the Spanish did.

DanTe572

of TORONTO BERHOUET ACES

234

5 months ago

"I wouldn't be surprised if online poker were passed in the next five days, I wouldn't be surprised if it passed before February 1st," Hellmuth said.
sounds strange ... anyway , hope he knows what,s he talking about , and hope a new contract will help him with new victory,s and motivation

Chirkut

607

5 months ago

Message is - if online poker gets legalised, companies (known or unknown) approach me to sign a deal. till then i'll just sit and watch

ppyb007

5 months ago

I really do hope things come around like he says and that poker gets regulated in the us, I think if they don't they are missing out on a big opportunity to get us out of the mess this country is in