DOYLE BRUNSON RETIREMENT TRIBUTE POKER LEGEND COMPILATION

He won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and captured two world titles in the 1970s. His books 'Super/System,' 'Super/System II,' and 'The Godfather of Poker' are also considered authoritative resources in poker instruction. Known as 'Texas Dolly' and the 'Godfather of Poker,' he played a pivotal role in expanding the popularity of poker worldwide. Brunson's management company Poker Royalty LLC is organizing the event in conjunction with the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour and PokerGO.īrunson died in May at the age of 89.

When I first started playing online poker around 2005 there were a lot of 'RIP Doyle' messages in the chat box. The event is free of charge and open to the public. So many years of typing 'RIP Doyle' as railbird in Full Tilt Poker high stakes games. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) - A special tribute is planned for next month during the World Series of Poker to remember the late gaming legend Doyle Brunson.Ī spokesperson says the poker community will hold a celebration for Brunson's life at noon on Sunday, July 2, in the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas.Ĭlose friends and family, including poker legends like Jack Binion, Lyle Berman and Phil Hellmuth, are scheduled to give remarks.

DOYLE BRUNSON RETIREMENT TRIBUTE POKER LEGEND COMPILATION