Phil Hellmuth, the 17-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, is back in action filming new episodes of Hellmuth’s Home Game, his invite-only cash game series sponsored by BetRivers Poker. Since its debut last June, the show has captivated fans with high-stakes poker, big personalities, and the Poker Brat’s signature theatrics.
Season 1 featured players like Dan “Jungleman” Cates, Randy “3Coin” Sadler, Xuan Liu, and Hellmuth’s son Phillip Hellmuth III, delivering plenty of table talk, tension, and classic Hellmuth drama. Now, Season 2 promises even more energy with a lineup packed with poker pros, rising stars, entrepreneurs, and entertainers.
A Star-Studded, Electric Lineup
Confirmed guests for the new season include Chaile Hook, DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang, Xuan Liu, Kelly Lucas, Dan “Jungleman” Cates, poker vlogger Ethan “Rampage” Yau, DJ Washburn, 2023 WSOP Main Event runner-up Steven Jones, and rapper 24kGoldn. The mix of poker, business, and entertainment heavyweights sets the stage for a high-octane cash game.
Big Pots From Hand One
The action kicked off explosively. On the very first hand, Kelly Lucas and Stanley Tang went all in, setting up a classic flip. With a double straddle in play, Chaile Hook raised to $600, called by Cates and Lucas, before Tang jammed $50,000 holding pocket queens. Lucas smooth-called with ace-king, but Tang’s queens held up on a board of 8♦ 4♠ 10♥ 2♥ 10♦, stacking Lucas immediately and signaling the wild tone for the session.
As the night progressed, the pots grew larger and the swings more dramatic, with momentum changing hands multiple times and emotions running high.
Classic Poker Brat Meltdown
Hellmuth himself became the center of the drama when he suffered back-to-back bad beats. First, he ran into a straight against Tang’s ace-jack and suffered a slow-roll, triggering a full-blown meltdown. Then, on the very next hand, Hellmuth’s pocket jacks met Kelly Lucas’ pocket queens, leaving him stacked twice in a row.
The Poker Brat reportedly stormed off the set for over an hour before returning, later sharing his frustration on social media about his misfortune.
Season 2 Promises More Chaos
Fans can expect Season 2 of Hellmuth’s Home Game to deliver exactly what made the first season a hit: massive pots, intense swings, unfiltered reactions, and plenty of high-drama moments. While no official premiere date has been announced, Hellmuth has confirmed the episodes will air soon on the HHG YouTube channel.
If the opening hand is any indication, this season will be packed with high-stakes action, unforgettable moments, and all the classic Poker Brat chaos viewers have come to love.
