Phil Gordon
A world class poker player, philanthropist, adventure traveler, sports fan, and accomplished businessman.
Barry Greenstein
The Robin Hood of Poker - Perhaps the most prominent social conscience in the poker world belongs to Barry Greenstein...
Mike Sexton
The Million Dollar Man - The host and commentator for The World Poker Tour is truly passionate about poker and charity. |
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Phil Gordon: Celebrity Poker Showdown Co-Host
 
Phil Gordon is a world class poker player, philanthropist, adventure traveler, sports fan, and accomplished businessman. He is the co-host of Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown. During the 2003 World Series of Poker, Phil and Rafe Furst started a drive to help fund cancer research and prevention- by playing poker. They asked their friends in the poker community to pledge just one percent of their winnings at the WSOP Championship Event to the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation as a tax-deductible donation. The idea caught on, and before they knew it, over 80 players- amateurs and pros alike- helped to raise enough to fund a grant for promising research for an entire year.
Since that first event, the Bad Beat on Cancer initiative has grown to include other major poker tournaments, home games, leagues, and has inspired some players to even pledge for life. Amateurs and pros alike have participated in Bad Beat on Cancer, helping The Cancer Research And Prevention Foundation.
About the Player
Read More About Phil, and about Bad Beat on Cancer.
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Annie Duke
Poker Players Ante Up for a Cause. Annie Duke and Don Cheadle go All In for Africa
Jennifer Harman
Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament Raises over $125,000 for the Nevada SPCA
Mary Jones
2006 WSOP Ladies Champion Heads Up Charity Poker Tournament
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