- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDoyle Frank Brunson
- Nicknames
- Texas Dolly
- The Godfather of Poker
- Poker's Living Legend
- Doyle Brunson was born on August 10, 1933 in Longworth, Texas, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Godfather of Poker, The Grand (2007) and Lucky You (2007). He was married to Louise Carter. He died on May 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
- SpouseLouise Carter(August 1962 - May 14, 2023) (his death, 2 children)
- ChildrenDoyla Brunson
- When he won his record tenth World Series of Poker bracelet in 2005, he won it somewhat by mistake on his part. The starting hand that he held was 10-3, and he mistook it for his trademark hand, 10-2. When he re-raised and pushed all in and was called by his opponent, he saw that he was holding a 10-3 and admitted at the table "I thought it was the 10-2." The hand however turned out to be a winner, as a 3 came out on the flop and nothing for his opponent, even on the Turn or River. Doyle had won the game with a pair of threes, and thus his tenth World Series of Poker bracelet.
- His nickname "Texas Dolly" came from Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder, who incorrectly read his name on a sheet of paper. Snyder was supposed to announce Brunson as "Texas Doyle" (since he was from the state of Texas), but instead he said "Texas Dolly" and the name stuck.
- Inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988.
- Graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas where he was a standout basketball player. Knee injuries prevented him from pursuing the sport professionally.
- He refuses to play the starting hand of Ace-Queen, despite it being considered a premium starting hand. He mentions this fact on page 519 of his famous book "Super System".
- I'm a gambler. I'll always be one. I couldn't be anything else. So, my life will always be full of wins and losses. I wouldn't have it any other way. It's exciting. There's never been a dull moment in my life.
- In a big no-limit game against tough opponents, you should never show a quality lay-down unless you intend to call in the future. When you are floundering around in the ocean, it's stupid to drop bait for the sharks.
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