In another significant WSOP Main Event hand, Brunson held A-K, one of the strongest starting hands in Texas Hold'em, during the heads-up battle against Gary “Bones” Berland in the 1977 edition.īrunson raised preflop, and Berland called with 10-7 of diamonds. This hand solidified the mystique of 10-2 as the “ Doyle Brunson hand” and demonstrated Brunson's mastery of the game. Brunson called, and the crowd erupted in astonishment as he revealed his winning hand. Alto, convinced he had the superior hand, went all-in.

Brunson checked for the third time, luring Alto into betting big.īrunson, with a dramatic pause, then raised. Finally, the river revealed a deuce, giving Brunson four-of-a-kind. The turn came with a 3, and Brunson continued his slow play by checking once more.Īlto, confident in his two pairs, bet again.

With the flop showing 10-10-Q, Brunson flopped a full house, concealing the strength of his hand by checking.Īlto bet, and Brunson just called. In what has become an iconic hand, Brunson held 10-2, one of the weakest starting hands in Texas Hold'em, during the final heads-up battle of the 1976 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event. 18+ | BeGambleAware T&Cs Apply | Read full T&Cs

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