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scandal2 years ago•2 min saved

Poker Player's Deceptive Cancer Claim for WSOP Entry Sparks Apology

A poker player, Rob Mercer, has apologized for lying about having terminal cancer to raise funds for the World Series of Poker Main Event. Mercer created a GoFundMe campaign and reportedly earned between $30,000 and $50,000, allowing him to enter the tournament. However, suspicions arose within the poker community due to his vague responses about his illness and lack of concrete proof. Mercer eventually admitted to fabricating the colon cancer diagnosis but claimed to believe he has undiagnosed breast cancer. He has no plans to return the money obtained through the campaign and has quit playing poker due to his "deteriorating health."

via TMZ|

#apology #cancer #fraud

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Daniel Weinman Takes Home Historic $12.1M Prize in World Series of Poker"

Daniel Weinman emerged as the winner of the 2023 World Series of Poker Main Event, defeating over 10,000 entrants and claiming a record-breaking $12.1 million prize. The tournament featured the largest ever prize pool in live poker history, totaling $93.4 million. Weinman also received the prestigious WSOP Main Event bracelet, which is made of 10-karat yellow gold and adorned with various precious gemstones. The victory marks a significant moment in the history of live tournament poker, according to World Series of Poker officials.

via CNN|

#daniel-weinman #main-event #poker-tournament

obituary2 years ago•5 min saved

Poker icon Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, a legendary poker player known as "Texas Dolly," has died at the age of 89. Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and was the first player to win $1 million in tournament play. He was also known for playing in private games with staggering stakes and carrying a pistol for protection. Brunson wrote several books on poker, including "Doyle Brunson's Super System," which became the sport's bible. He is survived by his wife, children, stepdaughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

via The Washington Post|

#doyle-brunson #gambling #obituary

obituary2 years ago•7 min saved

Poker icon Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, a legendary poker player who won 10 World Series of Poker events, including two back-to-back titles, and wrote a definitive guide to Texas hold ’em and other games, has died at the age of 89. Brunson, nicknamed Texas Dolly, began his career in illegal games in the back rooms of Texas bars and went on to preside over a high-stakes private cash game in Las Vegas known as “The Big Game.” He was the first person to win $1 million in tournament play and his total tournament winnings exceeded $6 million.

via The New York Times|

#doyle-brunson #gambling #obituary

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker icon Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," has died at the age of 89. Brunson won back-to-back World Series of Poker championships in 1976 and 1977 and took home a total of 10 bracelets throughout his career for winning individual events at the tournament. He was also known for writing Super System, his popular book on the game. Professional poker player Phil Hellmuth said Sunday that the poker world lost a legend in Brunson.

via NPR|

#doyle-brunson #godfather-of-poker #obituary

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker" and 10-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament winner, has died at the age of 89. Brunson, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988, was a pioneer of professional poker and became an ambassador for the game. He won more than $6m in live tournament earnings and authored influential books on poker strategy. Brunson is survived by his wife, son and daughter.

via BBC|

#doyle-brunson #hall-of-fame #las-vegas

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Passes Away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, known as ‘The Godfather of Poker,’ has died at the age of 89. He won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments during his career and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. Brunson was also an author of the famous book ‘Super/System.’ He passed away on Sunday in Las Vegas, leaving behind a legacy that will be felt for generations to come.

via CNN|

#doyle-brunson #entertainment #poker

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson dies at 89.

Doyle Brunson, the Godfather of Poker and a two-time world champion, died at the age of 89. He won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. Brunson wrote a book called “Super System” in 1979, which was one of the first books to delve into poker strategy and created a lasting impact that helped bring many others to the game. His influence carried beyond poker.

via New York Post |

#doyle-brunson #poker #poker-hall-of-fame

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, a two-time world champion and one of the most influential poker players of all time, died at the age of 89. Known as the Godfather of Poker and Texas Dolly, Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. He wrote a book called "Super System" in 1979, which was one of the first books to delve into poker strategy and created a lasting impact that helped bring many others to the game.

via NBC News|

#doyle-brunson #poker #poker-hall-of-fame

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, legendary poker player and author, died at the age of 89 in Las Vegas. Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and helped popularize the game to the mainstream. His book "Super System" was groundbreaking as one of the first to share in-depth poker insights from a professional to anyone willing to read it. Brunson continued to play in high-stakes games into his late 80s as televised poker shifted to online streaming. He was remembered fondly by members of the poker community upon the news of his death.

via Yahoo Sports|

#doyle-brunson #legend #poker

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson passes away at 89.

Doyle Brunson, a two-time world champion and one of the most influential poker players of all time, has died at the age of 89. Known as the Godfather of Poker and Texas Dolly, Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. He wrote a book called “Super System” in 1979, which was one of the first books to delve into poker strategy and created a lasting impact that helped bring many others to the game.

via USA TODAY|

#doyle-brunson #poker #poker-hall-of-fame

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Poker legend Doyle Brunson dies at 89.

Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," passed away at 89 in Las Vegas. He won 10 World Series of Poker Tournaments and authored influential books on the game. Brunson's impact on poker stretched beyond his own success, as he passed his skills onto his son, Todd Brunson, who was also inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.

via CBS Sports|

#doyle-brunson #las-vegas #poker

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Legendary Poker Champion Doyle Brunson Passes Away at 89

Doyle Brunson, a ten-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner and member of the Poker Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 89. Known as "Texas Dolly" and the "Godfather of Poker," Brunson won the WSOP main event in back-to-back years in 1976 and 1977 and had more than $6 million in live tournament earnings. He was an ambassador for the game and taught millions how to play through his books, Super System and Super System 2. Brunson is survived by his wife, Louise; his son, Todd; and his daughter, Pam.

via ESPN|

#doyle-brunson #poker-hall-of-fame #sports

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Legendary Poker Champion Doyle Brunson Passes Away at 89

Doyle Brunson, the "Godfather of Poker," has died at the age of 89. Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments, including the Main Event in 1976 and 1977, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. His book "Super System" influenced a generation of poker players. Brunson continued to play in high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas until his retirement from tournament poker in 2018. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

via Las Vegas Review-Journal|

#doyle-brunson #las-vegas #poker

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Passes Away at 89

Doyle Brunson, the legendary poker player known as the "Godfather of Poker," has passed away at the age of 89. Brunson was a staple in the high-stakes poker world for over 50 years, winning 10 World Series of Poker bracelets and authoring two iconic poker strategy books, Super System and Super System 2. He was also an ambassador for the game and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. The poker community is mourning the loss of one of its biggest legends.

via PokerNews.com|

#doyle-brunson #poker #poker-hall-of-fame