Brunson's Bets
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The buzz around the tournament floor today has mostly surrounded Doyle Brunson's decision to play this event. This has been the only event on the 2013 World Series of Poker schedule that Texas Dolly has played and despite his quiet demeanor, his presence in the room is well-known. Prior to playing this event, the 79-year old gambling legend sent out a series of tweets that sweetened the deal for him playing in this event. Brunson has bets with 28 players that see him earning extra money if he cashes, makes the final table, and/or wins the tournament.
I figure to lose money on my bets in the 50k but if I go deep, there will be lots of blood on the carpet. Lose a little, but can win a lot!Follow @TexDolly
Time closing in on the 50k. I've got so many bets my head is spinning. These young guys evidently think I can't compete.#wewillseeCHIPREESEFollow @TexDolly
Total 28 bets.Not as high as it seems. Total of 800k. Seems like a lot, but bets are to cash, final table, win.#lotsofactionforasickolike meFollow @TexDolly
If I lose (and I'm a fav to lose) I will lose between 80K-140k. But if I win, I could win up to 800k maximum. Hoping to at least cash.#gulpFollow @TexDolly
Since the inception of this event, Brunson has cashed twice and made the final table during one of those runs. In 2006, which was the inaugural year, Brunson scored an eighth-place finish which was good for $274,560. Two years later, Brunson finished in 16th place which pocketed him $124,320. Brunson has not cashed in this event since.
Could these bets fuel the fire within Brunson to propel him into a deep run? Only time will tell, but we'll certainly keep tabs on his progress throughout one of the most prestigious poker tournaments of the year.