Phil Galfond
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.
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Recent news mentions
Phil Galfond, a professional poker player and coach, expressed concerns about the tax implications for players.
Why an obscure provision in Trump’s big agenda bill has gamblers crying foul
United States· 2025-07-09
Phil Galfond is a professional poker player who expressed concerns about the new amendment to Trump's project affecting gambling.
Los aspectos del proyecto de Trump que afectarán a EE. UU.
Guatemala· 2025-07-05
Professional poker player Phil Galfond said the new amendment would end professional gambling in the US.
7 little-known items in Trump’s big agenda billUnited States· 2025-07-04
