In 2005 he was named Personality of the Year by the International Bridge Press Association.
He was a member of the Canadian youth and later open international teams before he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.
He resides there with his wife, Sheri Weinstock, also a well-known bridge player.
Bill Gates selected Gitelman as his personal bridge coach.
His partner led the remaining logical suit which Gitelman, being void, ruffed.