Doyle Brunson

Professional poker player and author

Doyle Brunson - Professional poker player and author
Born

August 10th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

May 14th, 2023
1 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the world of professional poker, contributed significantly to the popularity of the game. Played a crucial role in shaping modern poker strategies and authored several influential books on poker theory, including 'Super/System'. Successful participant in the World Series of Poker, securing ten championship titles over a career that spanned several decades. Brunson's strategies and gameplay became a blueprint for aspiring poker players and contributed to the growth of poker as a competitive sport.

Secured ten World Series of Poker titles

Authored 'Super/System', a groundbreaking poker book

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