‘The Godfather of Poker’ Doyle Brunson dies at 89
15 May 2023 |
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Doyle Brunson, known as the "Godfather of Poker" for his hard-earned legacy in the game, died aged 89 in Las Vegas on Sunday, according to a family statement shared by Brunson's agent on Twitter.
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