Phil Gordon

Birthplace: Texas
Started playing poker: Age 7, for pennies and keeps against my great aunt. "Whores, 4's and one eyed jacks are wild, Aunt Lib
Favorite pokergame: Pot Limit Omaha
Most respected poker players: Layne Flack, Scotty Nguyen

Born in 1970, Phil Gordon was originally from Texas and was a child prodigy who graduated from college at age 20. He worked on artificial intelligence projects for the military but later sold his technology company during the Internet stock bubble for $96 million.

He started playing poker at age 7 for pennies against his great aunt. Gordon is known as one of the nicest guys in the poker world. He helps organize poker events to benefit different charities and has contributed significantly to the popularity of poker.

Phil is an expert poker analyst and co-hosts the Celebrity Poker Showdown. He is a world-class poker player, adventure traveler, sports fan, and accomplished businessman.

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