The 50 Most Unforgettable Hands in My Experience

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Doyle Brunson

This immediate masterpiece revisits the most astounding hands played by the unparalleled master of poker. Illustrious players, legends, and significant moments in poker history weave through fifty years of memorable hands. Experience the thrill and pivotal moments of the most exciting and important hands in poker history, right alongside Doyle. From his initial games as a rounder during the rugged Wild West era—where one was as likely to be gunned down as to achieve a straight flush—to the heart-stopping suspense of his two world championship victories.

Doyle masterfully portrays the intense pressure of evading law enforcement, hijackers, and killers, vying for multi-million dollar hands, and enduring scenarios where his final dollar is dependent on a card’s outcome. This collection of compelling stories and wise poker advice from the living legend himself is absorbing, enthralling, gripping, and ultimately enlightening.

By the time Doyle Brunson penned My 50 Most Memorable Hands in 2007, he had already enjoyed one of the longest and most prosperous poker careers ever. Therefore, his biggest hurdle wasn’t finding sufficient hands to discuss, but rather, narrowing down his tales to a mere 50 (less than one per annum). The 168 succinct pages whizz by so quickly, you might find yourself wishing for an additional 50 hands to be included.

The book’s noteworthy aspects (or drawbacks, depending on your viewpoint) range from deception, theft, and homicide (plus two other casualties at the table), to impressive poker games. High-stakes cash games and ten narratives from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas are particularly highlighted.

Approach this book strictly from a recreational perspective. If you manage to pick up some poker tactics while reading, treat it as an additional gain. The pioneer era of poker is not coming back, so relish in the memories shared by a legend who has an abundance of both concise and elaborate stories.


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