HELLMUTH OFF TO FAST START IN PREMIER LEAGUE - 27/02/2007

Phil Hellmuth made a stunning start in the first heat of the PartyPoker.com Premier League taking 8 points and first place in the league standings.

HELLMUTH OFF TO FAST START IN PREMIER LEAGUE

Hellmuth defeated Liz Lieu heads up to win the opening heat, while pre-tournament Tony G crashed out in last place.

"The Flying Fin" Juha Hellpi pipped German Eddy Scharf in the second heat with "Cowboy" Kenna James taking 3rd place.

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