Phil Galfond

Phil Galfond

athlete United States

Phil Galfond is a professional poker player and entrepreneur known for his expertise in high-stakes cash games and tournaments. He has gained recognition in the poker community not only for his skills at the table but also for his contributions to poker education through his training site, Run It Once. Recently, he was in the news for expressing concerns over a provision in President Trump's big agenda bill that could negatively impact professional gamblers by restricting tax deductions on gambling losses.

Born on Jan 16, 1985 (40 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
113,216
Power
7,183$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.03% +10% 331,002,651 113,216 $21,000,000 7,183$
Totals 1 331,002,651 113,216 $21,000,000 7,183$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Phil Galfond, a professional poker player and coach, expressed concerns about the tax implications for players. 6

CNN: Why an obscure provision in Trump’s big agenda bill has gamblers crying foul

Guatemala Guatemala: Phil Galfond is a professional poker player who expressed concerns about the new amendment to Trump's project affecting gambling. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Los aspectos del proyecto de Trump que afectarán a EE. UU.

United States United States: Professional poker player Phil Galfond said the new amendment would end professional gambling in the US. 4

CNN: 7 little-known items in Trump’s big agenda bill