A captivating real-life journey of an American gem, a man who outsmarted death, endured the harsh streets of Fort Worth and mafia-infested Las Vegas, and wagered millions on everything from poker to golf, ultimately becoming a two-time world champion poker player.
Doyle Brunson’s tale, a cherished American icon and the most exceptional poker player ever, is a timeless narrative. It’s a saga filled with bravery and triumph, fortune and misfortune, victory and unimaginable sorrow, and courage and elegance. He has endured beatings, gun battles, knife attacks, gangsters (the real-life ones depicted in the film Casino), murderers, and a death sentence when, afflicted with terminal cancer, doctors informed him he had only months to live, his game was over. A master at deception, his most audacious bluff occurred after a pistol-whipping incident where he was told he would die, with a gunman aiming a gun at his forehead.
Once again, Brunson prevailed. His experiences range from the highs of athletic ambitions and the lows of a bizarre accident that crushed his leg, derailing his journey to the NBA (he was selected by the Lakers), to the heart-wrenching loss of his first child. He’s also embarked on extraordinary adventures such as attempting to locate Noah’s Ark and salvage the Titanic. Doyle’s tumultuous life epitomizes the adage: Reality is often more bizarre than fiction. As a two-time champion of the esteemed World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, he’s made and lost fortunes – sometimes within moments – but has unquestionably amassed more victories than losses.
Often participating in the world’s most high-stake poker games, Brunson can frequently be seen with up to a million dollars at his disposal. He is considered a legendary figure, akin to Babe Ruth in the world of Poker, by the 250 million poker enthusiasts across the globe each year. Doyle Brunson is indisputably the most formidable gambler and poker player ever known.
Doyle “Texas Dolly” Brunson is not just a poker player, but a phenomenon who has twice been crowned the World Series of Poker champion. His legendary status is further cemented by his authorship of the best-selling poker guide, ‘Doyle Brunson’s Super System’ and its sequel, ‘Super System 2’. Additionally, he has penned three other books, including ‘Poker Wisdom of a Champion’.
