Phil Hellmuth had quite the entrance to the 2009 WSOP. This week on ESPN fans will get the chance to see if the Emperor's new clothes help him on his way to a 12th bracelet.

He’s the biggest name in poker. Just ask him. Phil Hellmuth will be a focal point of the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event coverage on ESPN Tuesday night and being in the spotlight is exactly where Hellmuth likes to be.

He’ll be sharing the spotlight this week however with the likes of Phil Ivey, Peter Eastgate, Joe Hachem and 2009 triple bracelet winner Jeffrey Lisandro during the first hour of coverage. Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar makes an appearance during the second hour of coverage along with Hellmuth, Ivey and Eastgate. Coverage begins at 8 pm ET on ESPN and continues for two full hours with Norman Chad and Lon McEachern calling the action.

For those looking for the feel good story of the 2009 WSOP tonight’s broadcast will have it. Kent Senter’s story, featured on tonight and next week’s broadcasts will certainly tug at the heartstrings of even the most stoic poker face. Bluff will have more on Senter’s story - and an opportunity for readers to contribute to his cause - in the coming days.

The ESPN Main Event will be broadcast each Tuesday until the final table broadcast on November 10.

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