The massive book offered insights into several prominent poker variants and was often referred to as the Bible of Poker, and it changed the game, as other players learned and implemented the secrets of Brunson’s aggressive tactics at the table.īrunson repeatedly told the world that he regretted writing the book, but that didn’t stop him from issuing a follow-up, Super System 2, decades later. He was one of poker’s first true authors, and he self-published one of the seminal strategy books on the game, Super/System. He was part of the scene when tournament poker first came into public awareness, while also holding down a seat for decades in the famed “Big Game” held at the Bellagio and in other Vegas rooms.īesides his immense success as a player, Brunson contributed to the game in other ways. RIP Doyle 🙏- Todd Brunson May 15, 2023ĭoyle Brunson‘s impact on the game stands without parallel, from his early days as a Texas road gambler and his arrival in Las Vegas, where he became one of the stars of the burgeoning game.
