Doyle Brunson Plays First WSOP Main Event Since 2013!

Here are the biggest hands from Doyle Brunson on Day 1a of the 2021 WSOP Main Event. Brunson bagged 151,000 chips and will return to the PokerGO coverage on Day 2.
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[@CowSaysMooMoo]

Instead of promoting poker and maybe putting a few ads in you guys have to put it behind a paywall. Like your owner NEEDS the money. If Doyle had bought the rights to all the WSOP vids, do you think they'd be behind a paywall??? Shame on you.

[@user-hg1ez1cq3c]

@@CowSaysMooMoo 一（I

[@ismailkhankhan1270]

@@CowSaysMooMoo to the

[@iwishiwasthomasshelby]

Doyle Brunson is my favorite player of all time. I just order his book, first edition, signed and touched by Doyle.

[@phobiazzzero4935]

lol stop charging people for shows..look at hustler and others...eventually you`ll learn

[@Oheeeoh]

Respect for Doyle. I hope he runs deep this year. Poker needs a good story.

[@nodythova8543]

That would be so awesome if he went crazy deep

[@codexdelux]

@@nodythova8543 Imagine if he won :P

[@dounghataiwataim5180]

Doyle just​ old​ school​ name​ he​ beat​ chumps in​ old​ days​ players​ million​ times​ better​ now​ days​ plus​ I​ heard​ rumor he​ had​ some​ help​ long​ time​ ago​ allah russ​ hamilton​

[@jamison59]

If he cashes then he will have cashed in all SIX decades of the Main Event. Incredible. I hope he does it.

[@Maaden84]

@@dounghataiwataim5180 what the fuck are you yapping about, players are not better now, online maybe cause everyone is using programs. People cant read player nowadays, stop talking from your ass

[@leomartinez4398]

Rest in peace Doyle we will miss you.

[@rob-lk4ud]

Doyle can play for all the money in the world, and win it all. He wouldn’t care. He would probably trade it all for just a little bit more “time”. Respect to the legend, still in the game after all these years

[@testing6753]

Sad how we all take time for granted when we're young.

[@Flow_State1991]

You know that

[@TheFailedmessiah]

Hes 88 still going strong! I think he sees 100 for sure.

[@paulhiggins140]

that AK fold was pretty sick

[@phooze4953]

the goat

[@olderetiredtreemahn3234]

Thought long. Didn't think wrong. His book says go with your first instinct!!!

[@martinedeards5424]

@@olderetiredtreemahn3234 super system?

[@Eliht01]

@@olderetiredtreemahn3234 his book is out of date, he’s using GTO nowadays

[@QuickMathMan191]

@@Eliht01 I promise you, he’s not 😂

[@jcel4378]

That AK fold was next level poker. I know a lot of good players would have called. But Doyle, being as sharp as ever, knew something was off.

[@sethschieler1490]

It was for a majority of his stack too. Good fold

[@miqdadalibandali7615]

Aight I assume yk what was happening so I'm gonna ask, why was Doyle loosing that hand they both had trips and Doyle had the higher trip?

[@MarcosFM98]

@@miqdadalibandali7615 the other guy made a full house (a trip and a pair) with his 10s and the aces and 10 on the board.

[@kcpee4208]

@@miqdadalibandali7615 Doyle had trip aces, but Nguyen had a full house: three 10's, plus the 2 aces on the board

[@miqdadalibandali7615]

@@MarcosFM98 Oh thanks, I completely missed the full house

[@happy_girl4292]

Dear Doyle Brunson. You're a legend who inspired many people and whose book was for many including myself the beginning of acquaintance with the world of poker. I believe that we have no right to even discuss his decisions. Just thank YOU for all. Rest in piece.

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

That fold is legendary... 88 years old and playing amazing poker. What an absolute legend.

[@9A8POKER]

When I last watched Doyle in the main I guess in 2013, honestly he kind of looked a little slow, a little tired. He still played solid and cashed, but idk. Just the vibe he put off was that as you’d expect, an 80 year old that was tired. It was kind of sad to see him in that light. Being “The Godfather” of poker and just to see him kind of declining a little. But wow, I don’t know if it was the time off, maybe he’s been resting a lot, maybe just feeling better all around, man did he look sharp last night!!! Paying attention to everything at the table, played extremely well, didn’t miss a beat. It was soothing to see him in form again. Absolute legend!!!

[@alexanderschiano2441]

i agree, and he tripled his starting stack by the end of day 1

[@bentonja668]

he was probably playing the cash games all night back in 2013

[@jamalsowell3650]

Watching Doyle age was like watching a grandparent or parent age. Always loved him. And remember him from being sharp when I first started playing and following. Just glad he's still around.

[@samborambo9166]

Spot on respect to the goat he's a living legend. He don't need to win to get respect from table and he don't need money so just to see him go deep will be s blessing gl Doyle we rooting for ya

[@ChrisTravelss]

@@bentonja668 Literally playing 4/8k mixed game in bobby's room with the rest of the OG's

[@AstroScrambler]

Only for Doyle Brunson can high stakes poker be the fountain of youth 😅

[@RYCKroll]

All the new guys thinking “okay no big names at the table should be fine” Doyle: IM COMING OUTTA RETIREMENT

[@dogguy8603]

"Why do i hear boss music"

[@Bsn8810500]

When I played in 2006 he got a round of applause when he rolled in.

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Everytime I think of poker I think of poker after dark Doyle would always be on there schooling the guys. Doyle is literally a living legend

[@codycallahan9091]

this is the best thing ever. Have watched him for so long, and it never gets old. what a legend.

[@theasiancow1860]

Dang I'm so used to seeing old footage of Doyle. He looks old in comparison. Of course this isn't surprising. He seems very mentally sharp and doing well for his age

[@delboywowsers]

You should see him on Brad Owens poker vlog, he is a living legend :)

[@JohnG57]

One of the legend's, so happy to see him back. Please come back a couple more years Doyle maybe I get a chance to play with you!

[@rallerufs]

Being this sharp at his age, I wish I will have a fragment of that.. Man's almost 90 rocking that hat like a boss, living legend.

[@nickparks2149]

This man is a god damn legend and the reason I got into poker. Mad respect.

[@thelifeofLJ2011]

Doyle damn Brunson, what a life he’s lived

[@jon-quijano]

What a moment for the guy. You know it has to mean a lot to be back, especially after the past year. Good for him.

[@royfokerpoker1802]

What happened the past year?

[@ian625]

@@royfokerpoker1802 probably COVID

[@ImMagnetz]

Oh wow, this is from the Main Event? That's amazing! Great to see Doyle playing the Main. I knew he had entered the Super Seniors tournament but didn't know he'd entered this event.

[@tinus7634]

Is he still in? Update: He is, he finished day 1 as 41nd with 151,000 chips

[@oppsyikesreally]

Yay!!!! Thanks

[@jonnyhatter35]

kick ass! I myself have literally zero hope of being as sharp as him at that age. Boy, am I rooting for him!

[@Milkywayboy]

🥳🥳🥳

[@marcinstawiszynski3472]

Thanks for info. Go get’em Papa! ;)

[@UxCANxDOxIT]

41nd?

[@badmantai4349]

EVERYONE IN POKER...CASUAL HOME GAME PLAYERS, GRINDERS, TOURNAMENT SPECIALISTS, BRACELET WINNERS, HIGH ROLLERS...ALL ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AS THE MAN.

[@B8ers10]

That AK fold was outrageous

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

Legend

[@Whiskypapa]

Legend indeed.

[@jhkk1269]

I’m confused about that, he had 3 aces why did the 3 10s beat it?

[@xTripleD2156x]

@@jhkk1269 full house w/ the paired As on the board

[@jhkk1269]

@@xTripleD2156x oh yeah, my bad

[@kathyscoppettuolo7168]

Who can help but root for Doyle? Respect.

[@Ranveer-Geet]

There are great poker players, then there are poker legends, beyond that is Doyle Brunson. The guy is is one of a kind. Huge respect.

[@samborambo9166]

If I can wipe my own bum at 88 it's a victory. God bless Doyle living legend still making moves And laying monster hands down respect. #GOAT.

[@patrickoegerle2347]

If I bet into a dry side pot, and Doyle Brunson raises me, I'm folding top pair top kicker.

[@marcinstawiszynski3472]

What a fold! My God, Dolly’s in his prime again :)

[@D3nnIS82]

He still plays so good. Maybe the best instincts in poker history!

[@haggisman0812]

Damn, sick fold with AK

[@jamalsowell3650]

I don't know why I thought or assumed he's just played all of them. But seen him on the day 1 tv table. Glad he's still playing.

[@gypsyrhodescovers]

I love Doyle! Thanks PokerGo for showing this. Any little scraps of the WSOP you can share are greatly appreciated!

[@KASPLARFO]

Professional piano players fingers are curved to match a piano keyboard after a lifetime of playing. Doyles fingers are curved to perfectly grasp and shuffle chips. Evolution in progress.

[@Rerpesentz]

Doyle Folding the 3 aces on AK against the full house shows the difference between Brunson and 99.8% of every other player

[@angvec9562]

Loved the first hand when the guy snap calls and flips it over thinking he had the winner lol. It’s dolly mate

[@ukaszrogalski7059]

He just bluff catches with straight and flush blocker. Against capable opponent he has to call that, at least some percentage of time.

[@HoboJoeWitness]

Doyle has figured out the most important aspect in poker. The ability to win all the money & still have his opponents wanting to play him again over & over.

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

There's a video out there where he went up against a guy in a cash game and stacked him, but offered to run it 3 times when the guy had 2 outs. Some say that was a bad play, but I think very smart. No chance to lose it all and a majority chance to win 2 or 3

[@user-ly5oo2hd7p]

@@ryanbahnsen6429 running 2 or 3 times is normal this days.

[@realeyesrealisereallies97]

@@ryanbahnsen6429 it's a standard play man, just reduces variance lol

[@theasiancow1860]

What a fold w/ Ak!

[@LIONTAMER3D]

that was GOAT shit

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

Absolute legend

[@beerme8949]

Its so amazing seeing him at main and doing well!

[@mikew9334]

The only GTO Doyle knows about was made by Pontiac. So happy to see him back, and hopefully will take the GTO kids to school.

[@ismaelamaya9755]

Jajajajajajaja

[@reppingl]

He’s been getting outplayed for decades at this point I don’t think he’ll beat any top GTO players

[@olivertaylor9125]

@@reppingl that’s the spirit

[@reppingl]

@@olivertaylor9125 thanks

[@kevino4846]

@@reppingl < fails to recognize sarcasm

[@RedHeadSH0T]

That A-K lay down... WOW. Just... WOW.

[@xiaozhang1912]

what a fold!!! Doyle

[@dustinplatt6882]

Ah. Doyle Brunson. The Queen Elizabeth of Poker.

[@martinedeards5424]

🤔🤔

[@RedditDrama455]

@@Sebas-qf7ge they both seem to be immortal

[@aceraise1856]

Just because he is old you compare him with Queen Elizabeth?

[@royfokerpoker1802]

@@aceraise1856 Lol

[@xoaking1862]

@@aceraise1856 yes

[@joegug4751]

First poker book I ever bought Super System. Thanks Doyle it was a good investment

[@thegodofpez]

Doyle is the ultimate face of poker. Please live long, King. 🙌

[@ismaelamaya9755]

Long live the Godfather of Poker!!!

[@Dadusak]

The AK fold was insane...

[@edwright3219]

Amazing laydown on the AK, Doyle made an amazing read.

[@klobasa007007]

Yamin what a class...he fliped his cards first...that is called RESPECT ladies and gentlemen.

[@Stabrinality]

Doyle was so respected in poker for my entire life. It's crazy he's gone.

[@leviray4283]

Incredible fold w AK, Doyle is a Legend

[@LIONTAMER3D]

he makes "legendary" plays every day lol 60 years & counting

[@AxelAlexK]

Huge respect to him for entering such a long tournament at his age.

[@gateris1]

Doyle has always been in my Top 5 of best players ever. He still is

[@bobbyd9319]

Omg.......really? Low standards.

[@ismaelamaya9755]

1. Ivey 2. Negreanu 3. Hellmuth 4. Chan 5. Doyle

[@bobbyd9319]

@@ismaelamaya9755 Hellmuth, Chan, and Doyle are all has been. They all won a lot of their brackets in small fields, years ago. None of these players are top five tournament players. You can say Hellmuth has a lot or the most brackets, only because he had a large head start on the better players, that play now. Plus he enters many events.

[@austin31bennett]

@@bobbyd9319 lol how can you fault him for playing who showed up and consistently beating those that did?

[@bobbyd9319]

@@austin31bennett what are you talking about ?

[@CharlyFirpo1926]

What a great fold. Only the best can smell when something is going wrong.

[@yogeshjeebaun6641]

That AK folds shows why we are watching him playing!

[@lexluciano8912]

Dude went completely dead still when the 10 hit the river as if the holy grail was in front of him wasnt a tell. Great lay down. You will always show your poker greatness not by the hands you play, but by the hands you fold - Doyal Brunson *The Godfather of Hold em*

[@JuannyRum23]

Doyle ' DAMN' Brunson! Nice to see him back in the WSOP

[@Milkywayboy]

Poker go please show as much Doyle as possible in the main!

[@jamesnovotny2991]

I'd be folding aces preflop against Doyle. The man, the myth, the legend

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

Doyle didn't spend enough time thinking on the river on the last hand, maybe he was tired, but the first two hands he played with incredible skill. He knew exactly where he was at the whole time. Masterful.

[@dougpeters1625]

Many more years of prosperity and health to you Doyle we love you.

[@michaelh.9794]

Welcome Back, DOYLE ! ! ! Great Seeing You "Back-In-Action" ! ! ! You The MAN !

[@markchalled3976]

Thanks for the post. Always great to see one of the OG players in the mix.

[@grahambethell978]

I’ve been playing poker for 25 years, think this man has forgotten more than I know

[@adoredpariah]

What a character, what a player, big respects to Doyle.

[@MysteriousMM]

That fold with AK was next level

[@AmericanPatriot1776AP]

Wow....What a great fold with AK to Doyle Brunson. Rest In Peace to the Great poker player Doyle Brunson.

[@liudizzle]

That was some good Hollywoodin' by Doyle with the nut flush on the end

[@ianshirreffs5604]

I'm in the beginning when Doyle makes the flush. 3rd time watching and laughing. Dude snapped Doyle and turned over his cards so quick like he did something with that straight. You better recognize s0n. Lol. Good luck Doyle!!!!

[@markhamblin8195]

Lol

[@andyzavala7286]

He gonna play till he’s dead bruh respect

[@MrKydaman]

Gotta love Doyle!

[@topscorer212]

"Doing what he needs to do to hit this flop.....packing up" 😂

[@TheCod3r]

Thay man achieves more in a week at the main than I could achieve in 5 years. He's an absolute LEGEND

[@wade6523]

Still the King. Undefeated and undisputed.

[@connorjodon3509]

Doyle said “GOT HIS ASS🤣!” When they straight came out

[@josephsliger3308]

Doyle is such a treasure. I love watching him play.

[@ChairmanMo]

That Q10 hand from Doyle was crazy. The super small stack survives.

[@-The-Darkside]

First hand, this is why I love watching poker, second hand - that's why I hate playing poker.

[@RaghavGupta-rt1xs]

That ak fold was the best fold in history of poker

[@pelimies1818]

Hats of to Mister 10-2! Solid play with master level instinct.

[@LeonardoRodrigues-gi5if]

Love to see you back again Tex-D!

[@JohnSmith-su3ze]

Doyle's hands have dragged more chips (in dollar value) than any other player in human history Doyle is number one on this stat by far. Doyle was playing high stakes before Phil Ivey and Daniel Negreanu were even born.

[@NJ-qf5zo]

Waw fold AK here its amazing read He is Doyle Brunson !!

[@jonant8317]

played with a 94 year old and a 93 year old at my table last night.... the 93 year still had it together even...

[@AlfieakUK]

Long live Doyle true poker God

[@simontilley2584]

What a fold AK on a A A 10 9 2 board.

[@jamievardy2922]

That is the sickest fold you'll ever see and only doyle and maybe hellmuth would make that fold. Amazing

[@maybe-xh8il]

Wow I've already commented before his fold. Living legend

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Time only game Doyle is losing.. respect for a legend been doing it along time

[@Janet_Airlines802]

God bless him, hope to see him playing at 💯

[@volter84]

.."we dont stop playing poker cause we get older, we get older because we stop playing".. gl Doyle

[@disconfrno]

Funny hearing all the experts. If you play ANY certain hands the same way 100% of the time, then I don't know what to say. Doyle was switching it up, being trappy, showing off playing unorthodox for the TV.... any number of things. Doesn't matter how he got there. He made a great fold.

[@cerealmilk6877]

Guy flipped over the straught like he had the nuts

[@T2HeadedEagle]

Greatest of all time. AK fold was legendary 👏👏👏

[@malcolmwasher2308]

Wow crazy still.playing

[@walterwhite1268]

For anyone who may be unfamiliar... Thats what a true LEGEND looks like.

[@tcvideo4060]

I could of never got away from the three aces

[@Tyler-xq4nq]

always got love for doyle. american legend

[@timjester8555]

Doyle folds a set of Aces. Wow! What a read.

[@mainelybarefootdriving2222]

Whisky, with honey and lemon. Reminds me of my youth.

[@tannerstiverson]

They didn't even show when he folded to Jason Koon's flush! That was sick too!

[@charliem4867]

6:31 What a f**king genius. I would’ve never been able to fold that 😂😎