Poker: Phil Hellmuth Entered into Poker Hall of Fame

The folks at UltimateBet.com have something else to celebrate.  Their star poker player, Phil Hellmuth, has been inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.

The criteria and standards for induction into the Hall of Fame are high," World Series of Poker Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack told CardPlayer.com. "A gambler must have played against top competition for high stakes, played well, and gained the respect of his or her peers, and stood the test of time. Barbara and Phil clearly meet these high standards, and we are delighted to welcome them into the Hall of Fame as the Class of 2007.”

Barbara Enright was also inducted as the first woman in the Poker Hall of Fame's 28-year old history. 

Enright and Hellmuth join 33 other Hall of Fame members, including Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Johnny Moss, Stu Ungar, Chip Reese, T.J. Cloutier, Puggy Pearson, and Wild Bill Hickok.

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Originally published July 7, 2007 11:46 pm ET