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Phil Gordon is the Early Leader at Bayou Poker Challenge
With over half a million dollars at stake for first place, poker pro and celebrity Phil Gordon appears well on his way to acheiving his biggest cash ever in tournament poker. The popular author and television personality is the chip leader at the end of the first day at the Bayou Poker Challenge, a World Series of Poker Circuit tournament. He enjoys a sizable chip lead over his closest rivals -- with two days still left to play in the tournament. Harrah's New Orleans is hosting the final stop of the World Series of Poker Circuit season, which concludes on Wednesday.
Mr. Gordon appeared at the final table of the World Series of Poker championship event in 2001. However, he is perhaps better-known for his contributions as a writer, teacher, and television analyst in recent years. Gordon penned "The Little Blue Book," a best-seller and primer on poker (a sequel to "Phil Gordon's Little Green Book"). He has appeared in several instructional poker videos. He was also the host of the BRAVO channel's "Celebrity Poker" during its first two seasons. Asid from poker and writing, Gordon is even more commited to his tireless charity work. He co-founded "Put a Bad Beat on Cancer," which raises money and public awareness for cancer research.
The top prize will pay the winner $516,801. A total of 36 players will split prize money totalling $1,667,100.
