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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[rob-lkud]

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

[Oheeeoh]

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

[ryanbahnsen]

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

[jcel]

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.

[happy_girl]

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.

[APOKER]

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!!!

[RYCKroll]

All the new guys thinking “okay no big names at the table should be fine”

Doyle: IM COMING OUTTA RETIREMENT

[AstroScrambler]

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

[codycallahan]

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

[JohnG]

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!

[Bsn]

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

[tinus]

Is he still in?

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

[bigvsouthphilly]

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

[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.

[theasiancow]

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

[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.

[gypsyrhodescovers]

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

[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.

[nickparks]

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

[kathyscoppettuolo]

Who can help but root for Doyle? Respect.