take a show with celebs and throw in a pro at every table and lets see who wins, id rather watch that then watch an all celeb show.

This Guy Needs To Stcik To Celebrity Poker He Probably Couldn't Beat Them

I could beat him with one chip, he sucks so much

I like Phil for some reason - I've never met him but he doesn't seem to be affected by the money he has made in his lifetime. I just wish he would finish with his book. I've been on the hold list for it from Amazon for several weeks and I want to read it before I go to Vegas again. Thanks Phil.

Twenty Short Tips for Better Texas Hold'em by Phil Gordon: [url]http://www.preventcancer.org/donations/poker.cfm[/url]

Wow - Thanks so much. I am on my way to that site now. And quite frankly, I'd rather donate to a good charity whenever possible. Thanks again. RD

I really got hooked on Celebrity Poker Showdown and I really like Phil Gordon ever since. He just has some kind of magic not to mention really good looks. I just wish I could get a poker tutoring session from him. :)

Phil Gordon is, without a doubt, one of the most REAL people I have ever met or had the pleasure to work with. I work at The Palms in Las Vegas and have been extremely fortunate to work with Phil on several occasions, the last one being the Stuff3 Celebrity Poker Tournament last weekend, and I will be working with him at The Celebrity Poker Showdown next weekend. He is a true gentlemen in every sense of the word. Notwithstanding he is one of the best poker players in the World, he is witty, intelligent, knowledgeable about many subjects and just downright gorgeous to look at. His new book "POKER THE REAL DEAL" is delightful to read as I am about half-way through right now. It will be available for sale October 1 in stores and at Amazon.Com. He autographed and gave away hundreds of copies of it last weekend and NEVER ONCE did he refuse to stop what he was doing and talk to anyone and answer their questions. Anyone who says anything negative about Phil Gordon has never spent one minute in his presence. I only wish I was 30 years younger. I consider him a friend.

Quite frankly, I hadn't heard about Phil Gordon until Celebrity Poker Showdown. I remember seeing Phil but didn't REALLY pay attention to him until a couple of weeks ago. Of course, prone to "celebrity crushes" as I am, I went on a mission: to find out anything I could about this man. I found pgordon.com, which has since moved to philgordonpoker.com, and found some wonderful essays and exciting pictures of some of Phil's travel adventures. The more I read his stories, and the more I saw this man's photographs, I began to feel as if I was actually IN Africa (my fave "philadventure)! I experienced the beauty and the culture of that continent through Phil's eyes and words, and I said Lord, I've gotta meet this man and tell him what a wonderful blessing he has been to my heart! It is because of Phil Gordon that I have found the courage to "step outside my prisonbox" and go back to the gym and go back to my weight-loss counselor. It's been a VERY short time, but I have found new courage and a new hope. I won't elaborate more, because I'll be embarassed, but I just wanted to praise God for blessing me with "inspiration." Mike Gordon, if you read these comments, do you think this would at least put a smile on Phil's face? Oh well, I guess I'll go a-gushin' with the rest of the country's female persuasion... :)

SUNDANCEGIRL (and whoever else): :-) go to [url]www.philgordonpoker.com[/url] and check out Phil's official website. From there you can find out a whole lot of things in which Phil is involved, including the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation ([url]www.preventcancer.org[/url]). You can get a hold of Phil's book of tips by instructions on [url]www.philgordonpoker.com/philanthropist.html[/url]. I also came across a site where it claims Phil will actually call you and give you 30 minutes of poker Q & A time if you donate $500 or more to the charity. Don't remember the exact page though. :-)

I was interested in getting Phil's book and someone on this board clued me in to the Cancer Prevention Research Foundation. Here is the website: [url]http://www.preventcancer.org/donations/poker.cfmAnd[/url] the terms of Phil's donation/benefits are:Make a Sure Bet by Donating Toward the Fight Against CancerCRPF Board Member and Bravo Channel’s Celebrity Poker Showdown Co-Host Phil Gordon is making a generous offer to CRPF donors only. For a donation to the Foundation, you can receive one of the following: $20 donation: A PDF format of Phil’s 20 Short Tips booklet which is not available in stores and available exclusively through the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation. $50 donation: An autographed copy of Phil’s 20 Short Tips booklet. $100 donation: An autographed hardcover copy of Phil's new book on poker titled, Poker: The Real Deal. $500 donation: A private, 30-minute poker lesson by phone with Phil and a copy of both the 20 Short Tips booklet and Poker: The Real Deal. You can ask all the questions you want about poker, Celebrities and Las Vegas!Poker enthusiasts may also want to check out the following site: [url]http://www.preventcancer.org/badbeatoncancer/[/url] Another effort to raise funds to defeat cancer started by Phil and his friend Rafe Furst. And look at all the other poker pros who are helping out!I am already working on I only wish I had $500 to donate instead of $50 - but every little bit helps.Thanks to Phil and all the other Poker Pros!

REINDEERJUMPER: Hey, you could always save $50 per pay to $500... What do you think? My only question is, if we donated $500, and Phil would actually call us, would he be willing to talk about something other than poker? (P.S.) If anyone feels like talking about Mr. Gordon's poker games or anything else, feel free to e-mail me anytime. :)

Poker is in my blood, my grandfather is a professional and I am aspiring to be the best. As I respect the game and the professionals I watch, I have to admit Phil Gordon's personality is the best. How can you not appreciate that great smile! As for all the jealous bums out there, keep your comments to yourselves and keep your eyes on your cards. "Bravo" to you Phil, for being one of the top guys to bring this great game back into the public eye! Maybe it will become "America's favorite past time" and replace baseball! Say hey to Dave F. for me, he is quite the entertainer, makes me laugh! Since Friends ended you have made my Thursday nights FUN AGAIN! Mike you got a great kid!

Poker may be one of the latest fads sweeping the nation, but, hey - whoever thought Britney Spears would still be in the news. "Games" have always been around for years to keep us entertained, and as we collectively increase our intelligence (ideally) as a nation, we are drawn to poker. It not only draws on luck, but also stamina, skill, knowledge and pure instinct. Phil didn't just walk his way into a lucky gig. He is truly a gifted person whose talents and intelligence offered him a chance to not only grow his own success, but offer charity to the causes he believes in. Phil will be the first to admit he's not one of the top poker pros, but that won't stop him from making you cry at the poker table. He doesn't offer charity there! "Celebrity Poker" may not showcase the best poker plays, but that isn't the point. It combines the infatuation we have with Hollywood in a setting that makes you feel like you are part of the table. Phil's fame may come and go, but the legacy of his philanthropy will live for a very long time.

phil gordon isnt as good at poker as you think i mean yeah he has some skill but you dont see him showing up at many final tables and you figure he enters every wpt event and you what of just thought of him as some random pro if he didnt have that show on bravo and who could't make a final table if enter a billion events a year i mean you have to know the game and have to have breif skill and your bound to get lucky

Pocket7s: I believe Phil Gordon himself has admitted he isn't the best poker player in the world, and yes, I personally wouldn't have known of him except for Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, but, he HAS won WPT final table spots as well as the WPT's Bay 101 Shooting Stars Tournament championship back in March of this year. (THAT was a final prize of $360,000!!) Just look this up on Phil's official website, as well as other poker websites (cardplayer.com, tiltboys.com, fulltiltpoker.com). Phil would also admit that there's luck to be had in playing poker, as most pros would, but don't you or anybody downplay Phil's accomplishments until you know more of his story. If you don't care to know more of Phil Gordon's story, then move on.

Hey, I don't suppose anyone out there has a copy of the dating game show "Blind Date" episode in which Phil was a guest? If you don't have a copy, does anyone know where I could get one?

Phil Gordon brings together the Tao and the Zen of Poker in a simple humble way. He shares his insights and smiles at the Bad Beats. What else can anyone ask for? That's Poker! Thanks Phil...

I just spent some time learning poker from Phil last week in Vegas and he is, without a doubt, the nicest public personality I have ever met... and I have met a few.He is the purest poker player I have ever seen.... and just because he doesn't win all the time doesn't mean he isn't making money. We discussed taxes once and he said you can only claim losses if they are higher than your winnings... but he hasn't had to claim losses in over 10 years!I really think it's only a matter of time and you will see Phil win the big one.And, even though there are many great ones out there who are deserving of THE TITLE, Phil is first in line.

Sorry, I forgot to mention Phil's book. I have an autographed copy... it comes out on October 1st and Philke is touring some of the major cities promoting it. Check out his web site for details. There are good books out there but the writing quality is lacking. This book is superbly written and extremely informative. It is easy to folllow and understand and I think it will replace "The Bible" (Brunson's Super System) as the definitive work on No-Limit Texas Hold'em

Ivey never wrote a book and GOrdon i'm not sure but he hasn't either

Sammy the Brick: did you read the post right before yours, from Stud7? He mentions that Phil Gordon did write a book, which is due out for national distribution on October 1. Phil's website mentions the book's title as well as all the major cities he's scheduled to visit on his book's promotional tour over the next few months (with none of those cities being here in VA). On a side note... portions of the book's proceeds are being donated to Phil's CRPF charity. You'd be supporting the fight against cancer by buying his book! :-)

man all i did was my opinion and that is what this site is for, if you dont like what post dont read, its that simple

Pocket7s: as you are entitled to your opinion, I am entitled to mine. In my opinion, I believed you were making judgements against Phil, not just voicing your opinions. It was completely unfair of you to say Phil wouldn't make it to the final table if he entered so many events a year. As a matter of fact, Phil DID make it to the final table at the Bay 101 Shooting Stars Tournament earlier this year. For everyone out there, this tournament will be re-aired I believe on the Travel channel on 9/24/04 (next Wednesday). When's the last time YOU made it to a final table?

are right first off im 15 i dont exactly play on the wpt retard and yes all give phil his do he played well at 101 shooting stars, but thats 1 event now a real player like gus hansen makes like a billion final tables and is always consistent so to me thats a pro, phil on the other hand doesnt play at level so hey if you want me to gives congrats fine, nice work phil, now stop kissing up to the dude hes not that cool

i love phil...i think he is great for the game and i wish him continued success. isn't half of poker luck? well, when you sell before the internet bubble bursts, i consider you pretty lucky. ain't nothing wrong with that. on the final table tonight w/the chip lead...GO PHIL!

Phil Gordon is hot

Just saw him last night on Travel Channel win his first major event in WSP. Was really glad to see him win as he seeks to be a really nice guy, irregardless of his wealth.

101 bay shooting stars of poker, man if phil screwedthat chip lead up he really have to be bad, his poker sucked but 1, he had the massive chip lead,2, everyone elses, i wasnt impressed i mean who there could possibly pose a threat to phil, c. moneymaker, yeah right that guy sucks, yet phil still found a way to screw up in the beginning but i guess he won i only saw the begining and fell asleep due to bordom

I would have liked to have seen Phil's plays before last night's Shooting Stars Final Table. Phil came into the final table with the chip lead but none of us really got to see how those chips came to him. Was it luck, or was it fine play? Anyway, it was very nice to see Phil win the final hand, although he was incredibly lucky that the ace turned up on the flop. Of course, it was even luckier when the turn and the river turned out not to help either Moneymaker or Musoud (sp?). But kudos to Phil, for getting an extra $5g's for knocking out Moneymaker (something about a kill shot? I have no idea what that was about).On a completely different issue, Phil, love that poem your aunt wrote about you! ;-D

I have become quite a fan of his. He is so unpretenious that I had no clue about his wealth. I was actually quite surprised he was my age. What I like about Phil, as opposed to Norman Chad, he is not critical of the person, only their poker play. Norman Chad has a chip for anyone who is young and attractive. Phil keeps focused on the person's play.

I think phil is great to watch and listen to. His WPT win was amazing, and, despite what some of you are saying...he deserved it. Phil rocks, he is the main reason I watch celebirty poker on Bravo!

Dusty/HotDogKing: I absolutely agree with you! He is the main reason I watch Bravo's C.P.S., and he is the main reason I watch poker in general. His WPT win was fantastic, even if I do think luck had a hand in that last pot. Hey, did anybody catch Phil on Dennis Miller's show? If so, what did you think? :-)

I watch bravo poker every week.I would like to see just the nascar drivers play head to head think it would be great for charity and fun to watch.and I personally learn alot from Phil helps my game alot,what little game i have.lol

Historically the same guys have always made final tables for good reason: they are smart and consistant poker players. Recently the ammount of people entering tournaments have sky-rocketed which means that unknowns will sometimes beat pros and even win. HOLDEM INVOLVES VARIANCE. That is how "amatures" beat "pros." Also, we see a VERY small percentage of actual hands played on TV. It's near impossible to determine how good a player is by watching a few selected/edited hands. There are great players out there who get KO'd on the first day of a tourney all the time. I also doubt a guy who hosts a poker show, has a new book out, etc...has the time to be in every WPT event. And yes, the celebs suck at poker for the most part...they are celebs...not pros. Phil's analysis of their amature play is beneficial to any newbie who hears it. Phil is a good guy (I've met him) and a solid player.

Sat and played a few hands with Phil last night at the Knob Creek whiskey Poker event @ Jay Z's club 40/40. He's really bright & sharp, as well as an all around nice guy.

I just love poker and I love the way you explain everything on celeberty poker. I play with my co-wokers and I am really good at time, most of the time. It has been that on several occations I have one up to $110 a night, small money for a small town girl. But anyway I really enjoy your program. Hope to see more of you in the future.

Congrats, Normis, on winning $110! I'd love to be able to make that claim, too! Perhaps you'll meet Phil someday and get to play him heads up! hehe!

really huh last time i checked the amount of entries in the wpt events hasnt stopped gus hansen from making final tables so maybe phil knows alot about poker but that doesnt nessacerily mean hes a good player

I just adore Phil so mush. He seems very humble and down to earth.Celebrity Poker Showdown is great for the simple fact that he's on it.I wish him continued success in life!