Doyle Brunson’s Early YearsĮven though most of Doyle’s life has been dedicated to poker, his first love was sports. Today, you’ll find him in some of Las Vegas’ biggest cash games and the occasional WSOP Main Event or Seniors Event appearance. Not only does he boast 10 WSOP bracelets, back-to-back WSOP Championships, and millions of dollars in prize money, but he remains one of the best poker players in the world at over 80 years old with his unpredictable aggressive style.ĭoyle (or “Texas Dolly” if you prefer nicknames) largely helped popularize Texas Hold’em and poker in general as one of the original participants in the World Series of Poker.
By Josh H | Last Updated: DecemA living member of the Poker Hall of Fame, Doyle Brunson is both beloved as an ambassador and still feared for his dominance at any given table.ĭoyle Brunson is the definition of a poker legend.
