'Godfather of Poker' Doyle Brunson dies aged 89

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1970-01-01 08:00

The Texas native, inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988, became an ambassador for the game.

Doyle Brunson, the cowboy hat enthusiast known to poker fans as the "Godfather of Poker", has died aged 89.

The Texas native passed away Sunday in Las Vegas, the city where he won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments and two world championships.

In a statement shared by his agent Brian Balsbaugh...