Doyle Brunson Autobiography

Two-time WSOP Main Event champion has 'mixed feelings' over writing 'The Godfather of Poker'

Doyle Brunson is considered by many as poker's founding father. The former road-gambler turned international superstar has now penned his autobiography, "The Godfather of Poker", which chronicles a career spanning three decades which has seen him win two World Series Main Event titles and eight other bracelets, as well as being one of the best cash game players ever. The autobiography goes from Brunson's earliest days as a road gambler in the US to his victories on the biggest stages in the world. He reveals some of the dangers associated with gambling back in the 60's, as well as how he threw the 1972 World Series Main Event fearing being labelled a poker player would shame his family. He also talks about his famed sports bets, including a fabled round of golf which saw Brunson wager a staggering $ 1.6m. The rags to riches story isn't without personal tragedy too, with the death of his first-born child and a crippling injury which scuppered a potential career in the NBA. Basketball's loss was poker's gain, as the man affectionately known as Texas Dolly went on to become one of the most-highly regarded players of all time. The book is as captivating as the man himself, and with anecdotes and insight from the game's very best player, it will prove to be essential reading for poker fans around the world.