Phil Galfond
Phil Galfond, hailing from North Potomac, Maryland, spent a solid 2 1/2 years delving into the realm of philosophy at the esteemed University of Wisconsin, Madison. Following this intellectual pursuit, his focus shifted towards the captivating world of poker. Fast forward to the present day, and he has firmly established himself as one of the foremost online players in the industry, exclusively showcasing his exceptional skills at FullTilt.
Renowned as OMGClayAiken, he is also a tournament player who has achieved some success in the WSOP and on GSN's High Stakes Poker. Despite only participating in live tournaments for a few years, he already ranks among the big money winners with nearly $1,000,000 in earnings. His meteoric rise is no coincidence: Galfond is widely acknowledged to possess one of the finest poker minds one can encounter in this profession.
| Land | Professional since | Favorite games | Bracelets | Highest profit | total profits | Top Earnings Rankings (2023) | Global Poker Index (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 2006 | Playing Texas Hold'em, Triple Draw Lowball. | 1 | 817.781 $ | 2.339.619 $ | 570 | - |
| Hometown: | Located in the United States, North Potomac, Maryland stands as a unique and vibrant destination to explore. |
| Interesting facts: | In 2009, Galfond created BlueFire Poker, a website focused on training for online poker. He achieved remarkable success in high-stakes online games and participated in Season 4 and Season 6 of GSN's High Stakes Poker. |
| Key moments in poker: | He won a WSOP bracelet in the 2008 PL Omaha event, earning $817,781 in winnings. |
| Number of WSOP bracelets: | 1 |
| WPT/EPT Winnings: | No |
| Total tournament winnings: | $ 2.339.619 (Stand 2017) |
Blue Fire Poker
It's no surprise, then, that in 2009, Galfond emerged with his own poker training website, BlueFirePoker.com. His aim was to enhance the image of poker, recognizing a golden opportunity to do so. Through the platform, he intended to elevate the perception of the game while offering beginners and advanced players alike the chance to hone their skills. Rumor has it that Galfond even challenged former President Obama to an online poker game, promising to donate $1,000,000 to charity if the ex-president emerged victorious. The enduring reputation of the BlueFire website owes much to Galfond's dedication, personally curating online instructional videos and recruiting mentors.
Galfond at online and live tournaments
His total tournament winnings amount to approximately $1,000,000 so far, yet his online earnings with the Full Tilt Team surpass $7,000,000 per year. In his personal life, he indulges in luxuries befitting a young man at the pinnacle of his success. Like many other young poker players who rake in substantial sums, he leads an extravagant lifestyle, and as a member of the "Ship it Holla Ballas," he gallivants around the globe in search of lavish soirées, captivating ladies, and a few poker tournaments along the way.
