Doyle Brunson was a highly accomplished American professional poker player with a career spanning over six decades. He is most notably recognized as a two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion and a member of the Poker Hall of Fame. Brunson also contributed significantly to poker literature by authoring several influential books on the game.
On August 10, 1933, Doyle Frank Brunson was born in Longworth, Texas. He would later become a legendary poker player.
In 1934, the Securities Exchange Act was signed. Doyle Brunson's actions in 2005 were investigated with respect to this Act.
In 1950, Doyle Brunson won the one-mile event at the Texas Interscholastic Track Meet with a time of 4:43, showcasing his athletic abilities.
In 1954, Doyle Brunson obtained a bachelor's degree, marking an important step in his education.
In 1959, Doyle Brunson met his future wife, Louise.
In August 1962, Doyle Brunson married Louise.
In 1970, Doyle Brunson became a regular player at the World Series of Poker since its inception.
In 1972, Doyle Brunson finished 3rd at the WSOP Main Event.
In 1975, Doyle Brunson's daughter, Doyla, was diagnosed with scoliosis, but her spine straightened completely within three months.
In 1976, Doyle Brunson won the WSOP No Limit Hold 'Em event with a ten and a two, completing a full house, leading to the naming of the hand after him.
In 1976, Doyle Brunson won the World Series of Poker Main Event for the first time. He is one of only four players to have won the Main Event multiple times.
In 1977, Doyle Brunson won the WSOP with a ten and a two for the second consecutive time. This solidified the name of the hand being named after him.
In 1977, Doyle Brunson won the World Series of Poker Main Event for the second consecutive time, solidifying his status as a top poker player.
In 1978, Doyle Brunson self-published "Super/System," a highly influential poker strategy book.
In 1980, Doyle Brunson was the runner-up to Stu Ungar in the WSOP Main Event.
In 1982, Doyle Brunson finished 4th in the WSOP Main Event.
In 1983, Doyle Brunson finished 3rd in the WSOP Main Event.
In 1984, Doyle Brunson authored Poker Wisdom of a Champion, originally published as According to Doyle.
In 1997, Doyle Brunson finished 16th in the WSOP Main Event.
In 2003, Doyle Brunson won his ninth gold bracelet in a mixed games event at the World Series of Poker.
In 2004, Doyle Brunson finished 53rd in the WSOP Main Event.
In 2004, Doyle Brunson published an updated revision of his influential poker book, "Super/System 2."
In 2004, Doyle Brunson won the Legends of Poker World Poker Tour (WPT) event, earning a $1.1 million prize.
In 2004, Doyles Room, an online poker room, was established.
On July 1, 2005, Doyle Brunson tied the record by winning his 10th gold bracelet at the WSOP in the $5,000 No Limit Shorthanded Texas Hold'em event.
In July 2005, Doyle Brunson made an unsolicited offer to buy WPT Enterprises, Inc., leading to an SEC investigation.
On December 14, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed an action to enforce subpoenas issued to the attorneys of Doyle Brunson regarding his offer to buy WPT Enterprises, Inc.
In December 2005, the SEC subpoenaed documents and testimony from Doyle Brunson's lawyers, seeking to compel them to provide requested documents and testimony.
In 2005, Doyle Brunson's son, Todd, won a bracelet in the $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo at the World Series of Poker, making them the first father-son combination to win WSOP bracelets.
In January 2006, Bluff magazine voted Doyle Brunson the most influential force in the world of poker, recognizing his impact on the game.
In 2007, Doyle Brunson's daughter, Pamela, played in the World Series of Poker, outlasting Todd.
In 2007, Doyles Room moved to the Microgaming (Prima) Poker Network.
In 2007, the SEC dropped the case against Doyle Brunson.
In January 2009, Doyles Room moved to the Cake Poker Network.
In January 2011, Doyles Room moved to the Yatahay Network.
On May 26, 2011, Doyles Room was seized in accordance with an investigation into the violation of online gambling laws.
In October 2011, Doyles Room was acquired by Americas Cardroom.
In 2013, Doyle Brunson cashed in the World Series of Poker $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Championship event, marking the fifth decade he had cashed in the event.
In 2013, Doyle Brunson finished 409th in the WSOP Main Event.
On June 11, 2018, Doyle Brunson announced his retirement from tournament poker. On that same day, he entered the $10,000 2-7 Single Draw at the 2018 WSOP, finishing in sixth place and earning $43,963.
In 2021, Doyle Brunson participated in the WSOP No-Limit Hold-Em Master of Ceremonies Invitational, placing 5th.
On May 14, 2023, Doyle Brunson, the legendary poker player, passed away after a career spanning over 60 years.
As of 2023, Doyle Brunson's total live tournament winnings exceeded $6,100,000.
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