Phil Galfond - PLO Legend & Run It Once Founder
Phil Galfond is widely regarded as one of the greatest Pot-Limit Omaha players of all time. He won a WSOP bracelet in 2008 and amassed millions in online high-stakes PLO games before founding Run It Once, which became one of poker's most respected training platforms.
Galfond gained further acclaim through his famous "Galfond Challenge" series, in which he took on top PLO players in grueling heads-up matches at nosebleed stakes. Most notably, he overcame a massive early deficit against "VeniVidi1993" in an epic comeback that captivated the poker world.
Key Achievements
- WSOP bracelet winner (2008)
- Over $10 million in live tournament earnings
- One of the biggest winners in online high-stakes PLO history
- Founded Run It Once training platform
- Galfond Challenge series winner
Teaching Style
Galfond's teaching approach combines elite playing ability with analytical rigor. His massive 145+ video "This is PLO" course on Run It Once covers PLO theory from fundamentals through high-stakes hand reviews, making it the definitive PLO training resource available today.
His combination of playing excellence, analytical depth, and dedication to poker education has cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern poker.
