Poker may have existed long before Doyle Brunson was around, but in terms of competitive poker for big money and the WSOP, Brunson was one of the founding fathers of the game. An all-rounder of exceptional ability he amassed ten WSOP bracelets in his career, including back to back Main Event titles in 1976 and […]
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Are poker games becoming more private?
Negreanu and Brunson raise the issue of private games In recent years, a growing issue has been gathering momentum in the cash game world. Doyle Brunson and Daniel Negreanu are two big names who have broached the problem on social media, with other players adding their thoughts and experiences to the discussion. The undeniable truth […]
“Retired” Doyle Brunson crushes Bobby’s Room, shows off new Cadillac
Doyle Brunson’s Twitter feed is always an interesting read, and this week it has been especially revealing. With typical humour, Brunson posted a picture of a new Cadillac with a caption thanking all the players who had paid for the car by losing money to him in Bobby’s Room in recent months. Having announced a […]
Brunson, Negreanu, Sexton: When poker players miss business opportunities
The days before Black Friday were well known as a lucrative time for players, but for those involved in online poker rooms, whether owning them or simply holding a stake, the potential for earning big money was far greater. That fact was underlined this week by a story about Doyle Brunson. Doyle Brunson turns down […]
WSOP: Online legends Moorman and Deeb rock the felt; Double bracelet for Bach; status on Ivey and Brunson
It continues to be an exciting WSOP 2017 with all types of stories grabbing the headlines. For our latest update, we start off with two online legends Chris Moorman and Shaun Deeb. Days ago, Moorman finally captured his first WSOP victory which of course came with that coveted gold bracelet. He has been ecstatic, to […]
Doyle Brunson steps away from tournament poker?
Poker legend waving goodbye to WSOP? After 10 WSOP bracelets and almost half a century in the game, Doyle Brunson has dropped a significant hint this week that the tournament side of his wonderful poker career may be over. On June 9th he tweeted the following: “Everybody….I’m not playing any WSOP events. Hours too long.” […]
Off Topic – Busquet batters Alvarado, Brunson keeps beating cancer, and Hansen retires to his homeland
MMA: Busquet versus Alvarado In a bout which had been hotly anticipated since terms were agreed six months ago, Olivier Busquet took on JC Alvarado in a mixed martial arts fight this week. Alvarado‘s three years of Jiu Jitsu made him the bookies favourite, but Busquet sprang quite a surprise with his strength and groundwork, […]