PRO CHAT TRANSCRIPT - May 14th 2008
QUESTION FROM NextYankeeDJA: how many royal flushes would you say you've gotten?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: a bunch -- I'm a big fan of chili, but it doesn't sit well with me
QUESTION FROM 8terrell1owens: Phil, playing in FTP's Heads-Up Championship?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no, my wife is 8.75 months pregnant and the HU thing will probably conflict with the arrival of my first born -- Alexander Smith Gordon (going by Xan)
QUESTION FROM Jeppe16: hey phil, love your books and films. Iv been playing poker online for about 6 months now and jsut wondering any advice abotu sustaining my bankroll as it seems 2 go quite fast and although i do well in sng's im losing more than i think i shoul
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: read as much as you can, analyze your hand histories for leaks, and most important: practice sound bankroll management techniques
QUESTION FROM wrathofpain: who is Phil Gordon?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: www.philnolimits.com
QUESTION FROM jordanAAKK: hi phil :) im sick of people out drawing me on river :( what is a good way to deal with bad beats?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: realize that the variance in poker is VERY high -- bad beats happen all the time, and you must be able to deal with them in order to be a good winning player.
QUESTION FROM 8terrell1owens: Congrats Phil, I didn't know that
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: thx
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: Hey Phil going to win a WSOP brac. this year?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: going to give it my best shot, but playing a limited schedule this year due to the impending arrival of my kid
QUESTION FROM hp w17e: Do you know whats the minimum hand in holdem that beats a random hand?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Q7 offsuit is about 50/50 against a random hand.
QUESTION FROM McBain74: Phil, when will we see u on high stakes poker on GSN?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: never -- 1) I like money 2) the show has been cancelled
QUESTION FROM Zoso4725: is your impending first born a boy or a girl?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: boy, hence the name Alexander
QUESTION FROM Sweets19: is the Q7 50/50 with a full table or just heads up?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: heads up
QUESTION FROM Jeppe16: Phil saw you on PAD exchanging words with Erick Lindgren friendly banter or ongoing rivalry? And congrats on the kid
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Erick and I are friends -- in fact he beat me out of $1500 on the golf course just a few days ago.
QUESTION FROM Daniel Badue: what do you think its a good Multi Table Tournament Strategy? tight on the early stages or maniac while the blinds are slow?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: tight early, loosen up with antes and big blinds, get lucky
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: Do you still find holes in your game?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: like Swiss Cheese
QUESTION FROM paradoxic_koopa: Phil do you ever go to Ga Tech games ?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: one a year or so
QUESTION FROM lukasz_krz: hey phil, i loved your little green and blue books, i was wondering what kind of characteristics would be nessessary for a young aspiring poker player in order to make the transition from amateur to pro?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Read "www.philnolimits.com" -- I talk about the six qualities of a successful player there
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: playing in the tournament now, answers will be slower now...
QUESTION FROM Okiesoutkasts: what is the best tip u could give if u could only give one ?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Be aggressive.
QUESTION FROM Iceland7: Ever been to Iceland.........if not, would you like to come?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: haven't been, on the list of "must see places"
QUESTION FROM Sweets19: Phil have read both the green and blue books and love them both. Is there a red, yellow, or orange book coming out anytime soon?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no more books any time soon... sorry!
QUESTION FROM Amy Liz Vo: Hello again, Phil! Are you a Hockey Fan? Go Wings!!!
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Canucks -- my wife is from Vancouver and we have a place there where we spend about 4 months a year.
QUESTION FROM ecbss: is the celebrity poker show you hosted ever going to return to bravo?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no -- cancelled
QUESTION FROM rastarobin: huh thought phil gordon was omgclaiken?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i wish i had 1/2 the talent he has.
QUESTION FROM shiftyKK: Have you watched the new poker show on BET that stuff is hilarious
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i rarely if ever watch poker on TV
QUESTION FROM Amos Anon: Congratulations on your son and good luck in this year's WSOP! Big fan. Any chance of there being a Tales from the Tiltboys movie? Can you recommend any Poker Game Theory books?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: movie rights have been optioned, believe it or not...
QUESTION FROM jordanAAKK: phil howcome i never see u at cash tables on here?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i don't like cash games, though I have been playing a ton of O8 cash lately.
QUESTION FROM ComeGetcheySome: You and Phil Hellmuth play heads up holdem.. then heads up basketball.. who wins?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: he wins Hold'em most of the time, I win basketball every time.
QUESTION FROM Daniel Badue: Phil, Congrats on "The Grand" you are very funny in that movie! but what you think about the internet players in the real tables?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: thanks! I really enjoyed doing the movie -- check it out if you haven't seen it yet... as for "internet pros" -- they are incredibly talented and tough.
QUESTION FROM sens2good: you used to be co host of celebrity poker or something like that.. is it still on air? and does dave foley even play poker?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes, and no dave doesn't play much
QUESTION FROM eWyndham: do you have to pay to play your event or do you get paid to play
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i pay just like everyone else
QUESTION FROM -Q-BEANZY: Why do you and howard lederer never play on fulltilt???
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i played 23 hours last week.
QUESTION FROM shiftyKK: Why are you not at the WSOP this year at Harrah's of New Orleans I was there last Novermber when you did well in the Main Circuit Event
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: my wife is 39 weeks pregnant -- can't make NO this year...
QUESTION FROM Cory_Serwa: You said you had a place in Vancouver, do you play in any poker rooms around Vancouver? If so, which one(s)?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: River Rock occasionally
QUESTION FROM sayuhhh: what game did you rely on most to first build your poker bankrole?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: limit hold'em
QUESTION FROM mjw4200: phil what is the best casino in vegas 4 no limit???
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: low stakes, mgm or caesers... high stakes, bellagio
QUESTION FROM Daniel Badue: Phil, i head something about that u can play something about 2% of your bankroll in a MTT, what to if u are short stacked and only play in MTT?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: get a job.
QUESTION FROM Pack149: Which events do you plan on playing this year at the WSOP?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: depends on how my kid is doing.
QUESTION FROM Michaeld04: is it true that you are going to be the last tiltboy with a bracelet? j/k, seriously what's on the horizon of the online poker world?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: seems like it, doesn't it... what's new? well the WSOP is on its way... should be a great 6 weeks!
QUESTION FROM Reptar: phil whats with the new final table system in the main event?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: just interviewed J. Pollack today for ESPN Radio -- www.espn.com/poker -- listen tomorrow for the answer to all those questions
QUESTION FROM Rizzakillz: is your dvd worth winning?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i think so.
QUESTION FROM tomozzo: in your green book the time to bet with any cards before the flop was when you were a the cutoff, don t you think it is now the time to bet preflop under the gun!!!
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: preflop raises have become much more liberal since LGB was published -- people are RERAISING much more often now from the SB and BB, making the cutoff and button raises less and less profitable.
QUESTION FROM Jeppe16: phil, i dont think that avatar does you any justice!
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no kidding, the graphic artists at FTP hate me
QUESTION FROM mjw4200: if its not 2 personal how much have u earned in profit in your poker career??
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: 2.5 million in tournaments with about 600k in buyins. Cash games, I'm a small winner lifetime, maybe 200k total.
QUESTION FROM MVP04X3: Phil, loved your books, any plans for more of them in the future?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: nope. i'm done for quite some time.
QUESTION FROM Sticks713: Are you going to play in any poker after darks? You are the only one I havent seen from full tilt in the last two seasons.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes, i just played one with Phil Hellmuth, David Grey, Corey Zeidman, Gabe Kaplan... it was a "good one" finally.
QUESTION FROM clumber: you like cash games better than tourneys? why?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no, tourneys for sure.
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: I think you look taller with this online avatar.. lol
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: 5'21 has its advantages.
QUESTION FROM turtleneck88: is gabe kaplan a good player?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes
QUESTION FROM xCaptin_Jackx: Hi Phil, what would you say is the easiest way to make big money?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: starting a successful business.
QUESTION FROM -Q-BEANZY: in your oppinion who are the top 5 tournament and cash game players in the game right now????
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: I'm not qualified to judge.
QUESTION FROM smllyshoo20: in your book you tell a story of you v unibomber did he really stand up and start doing push ups in the middle of the casino when he saw he called your bluff?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes
QUESTION FROM lilheather79: what do u feel has been your greatest win as a poker player
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Bay 101, Red Rock, and 4th place in 2001 WSOP Main event are all up there close to tied
QUESTION FROM Lexie: Who is the most overrated player, and who is the most underrated player... in your opinion.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i am one of the most overrated, and Allen Cunningham is one of the most underrated.
QUESTION FROM serrie: Any good "bootcamps" for intermediate players? Seems like most of the popular ones are all for beginners.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: WSOP Academy is advanced enough I think.
QUESTION FROM -Q-BEANZY: were you friends with stu ungar????
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: never met him
QUESTION FROM ---Wes Stanford: when did u win red rock? were u at the coast to coast this year
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: red rock was 1.5 years ago on Thanksgiving... $600k first place, with a very tough final table... lindgren, juanda, cunningham, toto leonodis, and roland de wolfe.
QUESTION FROM Bermyjon: Who would you rather play in a cash game between Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth or Jamie Gold?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Hellmuth
QUESTION FROM clumber: who are your best friends in the poker world?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Rafe Furst, Andy Bloch, Perry Friedman, Chris Ferguson, Allen Cunningham, Erick Seidel, Annie Duke, and the rest of team Full Tilt.
QUESTION FROM odie182: You are so humble. Do you think being a nice guy helps you at the table
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: cant hurt
QUESTION FROM jordanAAKK: phil u taught me how to play poker :) i learnt loads from watching celebrity poker showdown! thx man
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: you learned how not to fold the nuts?
QUESTION FROM -Q-BEANZY: heer heer to you being overrated... humble lmao lmao lmao
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: heer's to being able to spell
QUESTION FROM F-in Standard: you ever play the 10/20 game at the bellagio with Phil Laak?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: rarely these days
QUESTION FROM ---Wes Stanford: Phil what is your opinon on brad booth? and Gavin smith? and the game of poker in canada altoghter
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i like both of those guys a great deal -- they are very personable and great players.
QUESTION FROM derek4477: Hey, Phil, I love your books!
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: thanks Derek. I really appreciate thatl
QUESTION FROM -Q-BEANZY: lol i dont hate you phil but to me your like the villain of poker the one we all love to HATE, but i respect you and wish you all the best away from the tables, at the tables i wanna see you loose lol
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: the "villian of poker"? really? maybe you're confusing me with Phil Hellmuth...
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: and it's "lose" not "loose"
QUESTION FROM lilheather79: i am a decent poker player but when i get to heads up i tend to fall any advice
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: play very aggressively... actually, the worse you are, the more aggressively you should play -- just get it in and pray.
QUESTION FROM mfussy: Did Hellmuth singlehandedly kill CPS because of his douche factor or was it the sideburns or both?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: the ratings dropped by 75% or so after he took over for me... ;-)
QUESTION FROM afalco: hey phil, I didn't hear - did you have a Phil Jr. or Barb Jr.? hope mom is doing well
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Jr. on the way -- just about 10 days left at most I think...
QUESTION FROM sens2good: think you'll ever come down to the fake money on here and play with us ppl who dont got enough to play with the big guys?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i play about an hour a week on the fake money tables... usually around 9pm weeknights...
QUESTION FROM SPEED3_TRON: Do you hope your son will grow up to be a pro poker player?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no, i hope he grows up to be passionate about whatever interests him.
QUESTION FROM sct123: Hi Phil, What do you feel is the strongest part of your game?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: pre-flop hand selection and money management.
QUESTION FROM le ti ga: YOU ARE A DONK. I CHALLENGE YOU HEADS UP FOR ROLLS. I AM 100% SERIOUS.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: I'm sure you are serious, and I'd be happy to play you for every penny in your bank account. Please fly to Las Vegas -- quickly.
QUESTION FROM afalco: hey phil, what's with Poker Edge only doing 1 show a month lately?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: been a little busy, but new show posted tomorrow.
QUESTION FROM StraddleBet: Why in the name of all that is holy are there no good books on PLO or PLO8? Do you know of any that are worth reading? Please don't tell me you have one and I dont know about it.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i don't know of any good books on either game... sad, really... the "Full Tilt Strategy Guide" recently published has some good stuff, but there really needs to be more written about both games.
QUESTION FROM clumber: Do you like mike matusow? Is he a nice guy or a douchebag
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: nice guy. talks too much, but a nice guy.
QUESTION FROM sct123: What advice would you give to someone who is trying to build a bankroll playing sngs and tournaments?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: pratice sound money management techniques and you'll be a winner long term.
QUESTION FROM reggiebush4mvp: Phil when you filmed CPS, did you and dave do watch what an edited happened and then do voice overs, or did you it live and then it was edited
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: we did live and voice over, both.
QUESTION FROM sens2good: what advice do you give someone who is trying to pull a ferguson? "zero to hero"
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: realize it will take a very long time.
QUESTION FROM derek4477: Who's the funniest pro you know?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Gavin, probably... or Layne Flack... both are hilarious.
QUESTION FROM cowboybullnuts: hey phil, thanx for writing your books....I feel rich now from the info, and they've helped my game 10 fold....you got any more coming out
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: you're welcome! so glad they helped you -- I'm very proud of them... no more coming soon though.
QUESTION FROM Bermyjon: I have a donk friend Hazard who is a calling station and suckout king who refuses to read books, articles or take advice from people. Got any advice that I can give him before he goes broke?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: don't give him advice, sit on his left.
QUESTION FROM TheHugeGuy: Will you be playing the $25K buy-in Heads Up tourney on FTP?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: answered above... no -- my first born is due that week...
QUESTION FROM tonyjaka: In your opinion whats the best poker strategy video on the market?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: there is only one worth buying -- money back guarantee: www.expertinsight.com
QUESTION FROM DaveFTP: Were you a part of the WPT release form lawsuit?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes, and proud of it.
QUESTION FROM brienson: I'm worried about having the stamina for an upcoming 3-day tourney (my first)....any advice?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: get lots of rest before the tournament, exercise regularly, and eat some snacks during play and drink plenty of water...
QUESTION FROM Datsyuk1: do you like calling half your stack with ace seven or worse, cause everyone on this site does and they always hit their rag and it pisses me off
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: calling half my stack? that doesn't sound like winning poker to me...
QUESTION FROM Time4Shine: WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TELL THAT YOU'VE SEEN IN LIVE PLAY?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: the "quick call" signaling a draw is very reliable.
QUESTION FROM DaveFTP: I heard you recently settled the suit, does that mean you will eventually be playing more of their events?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: does your BOW from your book still play online?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i don't know... haven't seen him in a very long time... probably changed accounts and style.
QUESTION FROM Reptar: phil do you have a favorite sport team?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: Cubs
QUESTION FROM krolpokera: any new tv shows coming up with yuo?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: nope
QUESTION FROM BlueBomber88: let me guess... your BOW was gigabet or annette15...
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no, Spirit Rock -- there were clues in the text...
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: and they weren't so subtle...
QUESTION FROM jayson8484: are you gonna win a braclet this year?\
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i hope.
QUESTION FROM dpbigdawg: whats your most favorite part of the world and why?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i've been fortunate enough to have visited 50+ countries on all six continents... my favorites per continent: Italy, Vietnam, New Zealand, Bolivia, and Botswana
QUESTION FROM PokerSlob171: Hey Phil, You might of answered this already, but what do you think of them waiting until November to play the final table of the Main Event?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: answered already,but I think its great for the game.
QUESTION FROM javierito_su: No way!! Im from Bolivia Phil.....what city did you visit?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: spent about a month there -- visited a very large part of the country, actually.
QUESTION FROM Jyoung0567: how are you doing in the torney phil
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: got very sick in Sucre, however...
QUESTION FROM SolidusSR: You don't think moving the final table to November would lead to collusion amongst the amateurs?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no
QUESTION FROM StraddleBet: Phil, I'm surprised you didn't answer my question about The Grand. I think it's a really good movie and you were funny in it.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: there are 553 questions in the queue right now... I'm sorry if I don't get to all of them...
QUESTION FROM paulp0381: hey phil when u were poker after dark did u feel the way phil ivey and erik lindgren treated you affected your game i thought they were bang out of order
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes, it probably did affect me. I was surprised as well.
QUESTION FROM PokerSlob171: What would they do if say someone passed on before November?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: blind em off, believe it or not.
QUESTION FROM lukasz_krz: phil, you've been more successful in the WTP than the WSOP. Would you say one is harder than the other? Perhaps your play is more accustomed to the WPT structure rather than the WSOP structure??
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: I've actually had much more success in the WSOP. 19 cashes, vs about 2. And 800+k in prize money as opposed to maybe 400k on WPT.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: the structures at the WPT are terrible, though, that is for sure.
QUESTION FROM FlGators_44: What are the reasons behind waiting until November?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: ratings, and to make the final table "almost live" on TV
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: What about the not so rich guys that are looking for their money, and can't wait till Nov.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: theyll all get 9th place money paid out as soon as the final table is reached-- I'm sure they'll be able to survive on that...
QUESTION FROM Michaeld04: are the smaller buy ins at the wsop circuit tournaments structured well? worth playing? will i find any pros playing a $500 circuit event?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: not many pros play $500 circuit events... WSOP tournaments have the best structures in the world in my opinion.
QUESTION FROM Osafune2: Do you think that they have really big blinds and antes at final tables in the WPT so that there can be lots of big, dramatic all-ins for TV? Phil Ivey said it removes the skill at the LAPC
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: thats exactly it my friend.
QUESTION FROM ballahollic2: ive made many deep runs in tournies with over 1000 people plus but i just cant seem to have my big break through tourny, i keep gettin suck in the 11th-20th range and advice?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: get lucky at the right time.
QUESTION FROM lukasz_krz: IS there an age restriction as to who can come watch the main event live? 21 and over? or can anyone come watch?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i believe you have to be 21.
QUESTION FROM WhyGoAllin1: who do u fear the most at the poker table?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: myself.
QUESTION FROM SolidusSR: So the 9th place finisher would get nothing in november?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: right.
QUESTION FROM paulp0381: will u be playing in the wsope
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: haven't decided yet. probably not with new baby on the way.
QUESTION FROM jayson8484: which tournament would u rather win the main event or the horse event
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: main for sure
QUESTION FROM turtleneck88: if you could be any thing other than a professional poker player, what would you be?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: a writer.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: or pro golfer...
QUESTION FROM DawsonsOwnCrew: do u prefer 9handed holdem or 6handed holdem better and why?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: makes no difference.
QUESTION FROM gifton9: is your wife good in bed?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: seriously, did you think this was appropriate or funny?
QUESTION FROM imfarkle2: r u any good as a golfer?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: 6.5 handicap
QUESTION FROM xCROWSx: Phil, I just got this account a week ago but ive been playing for a while. I deposited $50 and i am now down to $40. Any advice?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: think of it as the same cost of seeing a movie...
QUESTION FROM lilheather79: what was your big break into the world of professional poker
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: 2001 main event at the wSOP final table.
QUESTION FROM callmeimamoron: do you still play phil? i haven't seen you anywhere recently
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: not playing much really.
QUESTION FROM mdedmonton: Hey Phil! Are you going to miss doing the PPV of the main event with Ali Nejad? I'll miss it..very exciting/educational. Take care.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yes, unfortunately, lon and norm will be doing the final table now that it is near live on ESPN.
QUESTION FROM gifton9: sorry phil im just bored
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: and rude.
QUESTION FROM the_lucky_DC: how do you become a pro, or what makes anyone qualify?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: there is no "tour card" -- you're a pro when you say you're a pro and have results to back it up.
QUESTION FROM thebumbizzle: Out of Full Tilt Pros Who do you think are the most dangerous? Online players included
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: how can you say anyone but Ivey?
QUESTION FROM xCROWSx: thanks. another question. What pro do you think has the best chance of winning the WSOP ME? and it cant be you
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: ivey, again.
QUESTION FROM Master Rush: phil, could you play one table now? i want to see you playing
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i'm playing in the tournament on table 129... chat will be ending in 5 minutes... thanks to everyone for your excellent questions.
QUESTION FROM derek4477: Who would you like to see elected President?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i'm voting against hillary.
QUESTION FROM cowboybullnuts: Phil, just wanted to say thanx for taking the time to chat with your fans....and a few others.....I like your style and personality....good for the game. Thanx again
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: yw
QUESTION FROM udontnopoker: good luck in your ftops event
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: ty
QUESTION FROM thebumbizzle: Have any of the pros suggested a Bad beat Jackpot on full tilt or a "win with 72" side pot?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: no
QUESTION FROM FlGators_44: Would you vote for Bill Clinton if he could run again?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: definitely not.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i value honesty above all else in politics.
QUESTION FROM taglius: do you use any software tools (poker tracker, HUD, etc) to help with your reads online?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: i use a mac...
QUESTION FROM WhyGoAllin1: WHO IS THE BIGGEST THREAT TO YOU OUT OF ALL THE PROS
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: every player is a threat.
QUESTION FROM cowboybullnuts: honesty and politics ? kinda oppisites ai't they
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: unfortunately, yes
QUESTION FROM lastbet5491: wait please answer on why ya left celeberity poker showdown???
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: it was time to go... 42 episodes...
QUESTION FROM travis87: what is your advice for a break even player
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: realize you're better than about 90% of everyone that has ever played the game.
QUESTION FROM MotleyDude: Why do the pros not talk to the observers on full tilt while they are playing?
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: because most of the observers ask really stupid questions or act like 7th graders.
ANSWER FROM Phil Gordon: ok guys, thanks very much -- we're on break in the tournament now... really appreciate the (mostly) kind words -- good luck and thanks for playing at Full Tilt. See you at the final table.