His books, 'Super System' and 'Super System 2,' are considered some of the influential the game has ever seen.
Brunson's 10 WSOP bracelets are second all-time to only Phil Hellmuth's 16.īrunson's impact stretched far beyond his own success at the poker table, however. May he rest in peace.'Ī Poker Hall of Fame inductee in 1988, Brunson won 10 World Series of Poker Tournaments - including back-to-back main events in 19 - over his long and storied career. Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. We'll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy. 'He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. 'It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,' the statement read. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on Twitter by Brunson's agent. Doyle Brunson, who was lovingly known as the 'Godfather of Poker' for his outsized influence on the game, died at 89 on Sunday in Las Vegas.
