
Poker
Phil Gordon was one of the most recognizable and accomplished players in the poker world from 2001 to 2011 with career tournament earnings exceeding $3 million. His analytical approach and strategic insights have made him one of the most respected players and commentators in the game. Phil is one of only a handful of players to make the final table of the World Series of Poker Main Event and also win a World Poker Tour title.
Beyond playing, Phil has contributed to poker's growth through his bestselling strategy books, television commentary, and educational content that has helped countless players improve their game.
Phil retired from professional poker in 2011 but still plays recreationally and continues to host dozens of charity tournaments around the world.




Career Highlights
Total Lifetime Tournament Prize Money
World Poker Tour Titles
Lifetime World Series of Poker Cashes
World Series of Poker Final Tables
All Time Money List (as of April 1, 2025)
National Bridge Championships
Tournament Results
Date | Tournament | Finish | Prize Money |
---|---|---|---|
Dec 2010 | Poker After Dark | 1st | $120,000 |
Nov 2010 | Doubles Poker Championship | 2nd | $250,000 |
July 2010 | Ante Up For Africa | 1st | $129,000 |
Jan 2009 | Poker After Dark | 1st | $120,000 |
Nov 2008 | North American Swiss (Bridge) | 1st | Glory |
May 2007 | WSOP Circuit, New Orleans | 4th | $117,000 |
Nov 2006 | Full Tilt Championship | 1st | $600,000 |
Mar 2004 | World Poker Tour Bay 101 | 1st | $360,000 |
Oct 2002 | World Poker Tour Aruba | 1st | $250,000 |
May 2001 | World Series of Poker Main Event | 4th | $400,000 |
July 1990 | Red Ribbon Pairs (Bridge) | 1st | Glory |
Poker Media Highlights
- →Host of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, 42 episodes
- →Host of ESPN's Poker Edge Radio Show (2006-Current)
- →Star in Zak Penn's The Grand mockumentary on the world of poker
- →Voiceover for The Cinncinati Kid DVD
- →Spoofed on Saturday Night Live
- →Host of ESPN's "Pro Am Poker Equalizer"
- →Host of ESPN's life telecast pay-per-view of the WSOP Main Event
- →Columnist for ESPN.com
- →Guest Column for Playboy
- →Appearances on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Joey, Less than Perfect
- →Interviews on CNN, CNBC, Fox, NBC, ABC, CBS
- →Profiled in Men's Health, Men's Journal, Maxim, Stuff, Playboy, FHM, Cardplayer, Bluff, All In
- →Frequent Radio appearances on Sporting News Radio, Mancow, Oppie and Anthony
- →Profiled on This American Life with Ira Glass

