It is one of the great things to discuss around the bar or during a home game when the drinks and chips are flying. “Who is the greatest poker player of all-time? Who is the G.O.A.T. in poker?” There have been plenty of people who have tried to quantify that answer but, in all honesty,… Read more »
If only he could go back From the “most of us missed this jaw-dropper” files, Doyle Brunson made it known late last week that he turned down a king’s ransom about a decade ago for his online poker room, Doyle’s Room. Responding to a tweet from Rounders and Billions co-creator Brian Koppleman, Brunson said he… Read more »
I kind of feel bad for the Kansas City Chiefs. They won their first Super Bowl in 50 years and nobody is talking about them. The only thing from the Super Bowl anyone seems to want to discuss is the halftime show and OH THE OUTRAGE of two grown women choosing how they want to… Read more »
As is tradition here at Poker News Daily (and has been for this writer since I penned the homage 15 years ago), it is time for the annual posting of “A Visit From St. Doyle.” Although the names that populated this poem originally may not be as dominant as they once were, the poem has… Read more »
Over the last 50 years, the World Series of Poker has not only become the preeminent tournament poker series in the world but also built up a lengthy and storied history. As this year marks their Golden Anniversary, the WSOP will be commemorating the event with a special evening of honors, called the “First Fifty,”… Read more »
This was written 14 years ago, circa this time of the year, as a way of letting people know that there is more to life than the world of poker. Sure, some of the names have become dated; some may even be, shall we say, despised. But rather than update the names, I’ve always left… Read more »
It may seem surprising but poker – and especially the World Series of Poker – hasn’t always been the cultural milestone that it is nowadays. Only a couple of decades ago, the world of poker and the people around it was still considered second-class citizens, at best. A new podcast from ESPN’s award winning “30… Read more »
The world of poker is one that has been in a state of flux for some time. In its early days on the Mississippi riverboats where the game was arguably born, the 20-card pack (Aces through tens of the four suits) dictated that the game of poker was a four-player game. As the U. S.… Read more »
With his absence being one of the biggest mysteries over the past couple of years in tournament poker, one of the legends in the game, poker professional Phil Ivey, has stated that he plans to participate in this year’s World Series of Poker. In an interview with Frank Op de Woerd and Laura Cornelius of… Read more »
This was originally written in 2006 and, in each subsequent year, it has been tradition for it to be run. Some of the players in the game might not be as well-regarded as they once were but, instead of changing the names, we’ve decided to leave it as it was originally written for posterity’s sake.… Read more »
One thing that a poker player has in the world of gambling is his integrity. The trust of your fellow players – whether it be in financial transactions or in actual play of the game – is integral to being able to operate in the gambling community. Thus, the battle between King’s Casino owner Leon… Read more »
In a battle for the ages, poker legend Doyle Brunson defeated reigning World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad heads-up in two straight games to win the best of three series. It was a match that pitted one of the top poker players of all time against the symbol of a younger generation. Read more »
On Friday, it's expected that many avid poker players and fans will gather at the Casino at the Empire in Leicester Square in London. Doyle Brunson will take on online poker prodigy and 2007 WSOPE Main Event winner Annette "Annette_15" Obrestad in a heads-up match. Read more »
Debuting at The Venetian Resort, Hotel, and Casino in Las Vegas on October 22nd will be the newest show offering on the Strip: The Real Deal. It's hosted by comedian Paul Rodriguez. Read more »
One of the biggest stories over the weekend stemmed from a blog post written by poker legend Doyle Brunson on Sunday. Brunson dined with Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Read more »
The release of an autobiography by poker legend Doyle Brunson will likely be delayed until the middle of 2009, according to a spokesperson at Cardoza Publishing, the company which is set to publish the book. Read more »
Doyle Brunson, one of the legends and founding fathers of the world of poker, has been recently announced as the latest addition to the roster of brand name poker professionals who will be attending the Asian Poker Tour's Macau event. The tournament starts on August 27th and takes place at Galaxy StarWorld Hotel and Casino. The APT's tournament will boast some of the top tournament and cash game pros in the world. Scheduled to attend are J.C. Tran, Nam Le, Steve Sung, and Doyle's son Todd Brunson, who was also just announced as an attendee. The move is just the latest in bringing the APT to the forefront of the poker world. Read more »
It is daunting to attempt to write a short bio of Doyle Brunson, so as a bow to Tex Dolly's long and epoch-making career this bio will be longer than most bios we offer. A living legend, Brunson is one of the few men who started out playing poker with a gun in their pockets and turned it into the international, multi-million, televised celebrity sport it is nowadays. Over 74 years young, "Texas Dolly" is still one of the best players in the circuits and shows no intention of slowing down. Read more »
