Re: Phil Gordon leaves Celebrity Poker Showdown, Hellmuth may replace.
I think this gives me greater respect for him.
He actually would prefer to call 'real' poker. I don't think it means he has en edge. I think it just means that he's stuck calling poker with a bunch of people who have no idea what they're doing.....nobody denies this.
Assuming he considers himself a 'real' broadcaster (which I believe he does) this is the equivilent of some NBA announcer getting stuck broadcasting some random Rock-and-Jock charity-game each week.
ANY basketball announcer would prefer to call real basketball games.
ANY poker announcer would prefer to be broadcasting the WSOP or other major events.
I don't blame Phil at all for wanting to pursue other opportunities.
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