Doyle Brunson, legendary poker player and author, died on Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 89 years old.
"It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson," the statement reads."He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. We'll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. May he rest in peace."
Brunson's first WSOP main event prize in 1976 was $220,000 from a winner-take-all field of 22 players. He won $340,000 in 1977. By 2022, the main event field had swollen to 8,663 global entrants competing for an $80.7 million prize pool. First place awarded $10 million.Brunson's influence on poker played a major influence on the game's meteoric growth from his rise as a world-class player in the 1970s throughand beyond.
Brunson was a regular on broadcasts of WSOP events and high-stakes cash games, where his reputation, aggressive play and gregarious personality made him a fan favorite. He won each of his WSOP main events while holding 10-2, a poor starting hand that became his signature. He completed full houses with the holding in each win. The hand inspired players around the world to try to win — largely unsuccessfully — while holding it.
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