Will Phil Hellmuth Squash Critics in High Stakes Duel Rematch Vs. Scott Seiver?

scott seiver phil hellmuthBeating a tough opponent such as Scott Seiver in consecutive matches isn't an easy task, but that is exactly what Phil Hellmuth will attempt to accomplish August 22 on High Stakes Duel III Round 5 with $1.6 million on the line.

With the date and time (8 p.m. ET) officially set at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, we can now preview what figures to be an entertaining contest, and an important one for both players for reasons beyond the money.

How We Got Here

In the third series of games on High Stakes Duel, Hellmuth defeated Fox Sports personality Nick Wright, an amateur, in the $50,000 buy-in phase. Wright gave a valiant effort but lost and then declined a rematch,…