The current king and queen of poker controversy are Phil Hellmuth and Annie Duke. Neither of these legends can order a falafel without kicking some sort of media ruckus. Usually when Phil makes the news a WSOP bracelet, scantily clad busty blondes, or an accusation of kicking puppies is included in the story. Annie has become something of a political football whether it is her efforts to get the American ban on internet poker changed or some of her politically incorrect views on "Women Only" poker tournaments. Despite their controversial natures, both these players are also wildly successful, and the budding player could learn a lot from either of them.
Even though the Vulcan Mind Meld is probably banned under current anti-torture laws, tapping into the mind of Phil Hellmuth or Annie Duke would reveal a treasure trove of poker knowledge. Thanks to UltimateBet.com, the experience of these two champions is now available to anyone with an internet connection and a lot of time on their hands. Exclusive poker lessons from Duke and Hellmuth will be available on Ultimate Bet's UltimateBet.com Online Championship.
Now, it is unclear whether or not Phil will be teaching people how to use the word "Donkey" in the proper context along with lessons on how to add the appropriate amount of disdain to your voice when throwing this word at somebody who has just gotten lucky on the river, but we can be sure that he will be sharing some of the strategies that resulted in 11 World Series of Poker bracelets.
Annie is no slouch either. Forget all the talk of her being the best female player in the world, with a WSOP bracelet of her own, plus at least 33 money finishes, and a trophy case full of other awards, she is simply one of the best players on the planet - period. Her views on how the game should be played can do nothing but help the game of a growing player.
This is a wonderful opportunity that UltimateBet.com is offering people. Only a complete fool would not appreciate the opportunity to learn at the feet of some true champions. Plus it is much easier to learn from them this way, then taking your lesson from them at the table as they are beating the chips out of you.


