Doyle Brunson
Doyle Brunson (born 10 August, 1933) is a American poker player who has a net worth of $75,000,000.
| Also known as | Texas Dolly, The Godfather of Poker |
|---|---|
| Bio | |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, US |
| Birthplace | Longworth, TX, US |
| Born | August 10, 1933 |
| Died | May 14, 2023 (age 89) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Aggressive, Power poker |
| Net worth | $75,000,000 |
| Total cashes | $6,176,736 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 10 |
| Cashes | 37 |
| Bracelets | 10 |
| Final tables | 27 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st, (1976, 1977) |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 1 |
| Final tables | 3 |
| Money finishes | 8 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Last Updated | 28.01.2026 |
Doyle Brunson's biography
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | August 10, 1933 |
| Birthplace | Longworth, Texas, USA |
| Died | May 14, 2023 |
| Family | |
| Wife | Louise Carter |
| Children | Todd Brunson, Pamela Brunson, Doyla Brunson |
| Education | |
| 1950 – 1955 | Hardin-Simmons University |
| School | Sweetwater High School |
Poker career
Doyle Brunson was a professional poker player for over 50 years and was the first player to earn $1 million in poker tournaments. He began his career playing in illegal games on Exchange Street in Fort Worth, Texas, with friends Dwayne Hamilton, Amarillo Slim, and Sailor Roberts. A two-time WSOP Main Event champion (1976 and 1977), Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988. He authored the influential book *Super/System* in 1978 and its sequel *Super/System 2* in 2004. He was known for his aggressive style and the "Doyle Brunson hand" (10-2), which he used to win both his Main Event titles.
World Series of Poker
Brunson won 10 WSOP bracelets, tying him for second all-time with Johnny Chan and Phil Ivey (behind Phil Hellmuth). He cashed 37 times at the WSOP and won the Main Event back-to-back in 1976 and 1977.
| WSOP Bracelets | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total WSOP Cashes | 37 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $3,050,958 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | 1st | $90,250 [1] |
| 1976 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | 1st | $220,000 [2] |
| 1977 | $1,000 Seven-Card Stud Split | 1st | $52,500 [3] |
| 1977 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | 1st | $340,000 [4] |
| 1978 | $5,000 Seven-Card Stud | 1st | $68,000 [5] |
| 1979 | $600 Mixed Doubles | 1st | $4,500 [6] |
| 1991 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $208,000 [7] |
| 1998 | $1,500 Seven-Card Razz | 1st | $93,000 [8] |
| 2003 | $2,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 1st | $84,080 [9] |
| 2005 | $5,000 Short Handed No Limit Hold'em | 1st | $367,800 [10] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 1 |
|---|---|
| Final tables | 3 |
| Money finishes | 8 |
WPT titles:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Legends of Poker | 1st | $1,198,260 |
Doyle Brunson’s profiles
| Official website | https://www.doylebrunsonday.com/ |
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| Social media | |
| Visit | |
| Visit | |
| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Poker Org | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Doyle Brunson? Doyle Brunson was an American professional poker player, author, and 10-time WSOP bracelet winner known as "The Godfather of Poker".
What Is Doyle Brunson's net worth? His net worth was estimated to be around $75 million at the time of his death.
What is Doyle Brunson's biggest single tournament cash? His largest single cash was $1,198,260 for winning the WPT Legends of Poker in 2004.
How much has Doyle Brunson earned in his poker career? He earned over $6.1 million in live tournament cashes, plus millions more in high-stakes cash games.
Is Doyle Brunson actually left-handed poker player? No, Doyle Brunson played right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Doyle Brunson won? Doyle Brunson won 10 WSOP bracelets.
Has Doyle Brunson won any WPT titles? Yes, he won one WPT title at the 2004 Legends of Poker.
References
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