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Can I have what Phil Hellmuth is smoking?

Phil Hellmuth's smoking something if he thinks online poker is legalized by Feb.

“I wouldn’t be surprised if online poker was passed in the next five days.”

I’ve got my Baked Cheetos ready for whatever wacky weed that Hellmuth is smoking.

Did his Magic 8-Ball tell him that online poker regulation was likely soon or is this just another Hellmuth sales pitch?

Don’t get me wrong. I like Phil. I really do.

However, he comes out with these generalized happy dancing poker bunny statements every month or so. While the fanboys (all 2 of them) might like it, let’s get realistic.

It’s looking less and less likely that this bill will even sniff a vote by the end of 2011. What makes him think that things will change by February?

Election year = Poker regulation longshot at best.

If Phil had something to really back this claim up, that would be great. However, none of his reasoning gives me any confidence that this is anything more than “rah rah team” talk.

Sorry Phil. I still say 2014 before we get to play on a full slate of US poker sites online. Give me some legitimate reasons why I am wrong, and I will listen.

Until then, pass the bowl.