Phil Hellmuth's Shocking Q4 Offsuit Call Stuns Poker World in USPO Event #4
The 2022 US Poker Open saw a dramatic turn of events in Event #4, with Phil Hellmuth, known as the 'Poker Brat', making a shocking move that left his opponent and the poker world stunned.
Hellmuth, in a hand against Alex Foxen, found himself with a Q4 offsuit (Q4o) hand. Instead of folding, he made an unexpected all-in call. This move, which Foxen later described as the worst call in poker history, saw Hellmuth eliminate his opponent. The table was left in disbelief, given the low strength of Hellmuth's hand.
The aftermath saw Foxen publicly criticize Hellmuth's 3-bet sizing and his decision to shove. Hellmuth, in response, had a legendary blow-up, expressing his frustration at his own bad luck in the hand.
Phil Hellmuth's Q4o all-in call in the 2022 US Poker Open has become a talking point in the poker world. Alex Foxen, his opponent in the hand, has since expressed his disapproval of Hellmuth's play, while Hellmuth himself has acknowledged the controversy, stating 'I hope you have a bit more respect for me' as he left the table.
