famous poker players: stu ungar

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When talking about famous poker players,Stuey "The Kid" Ungar is still regarded by many poker insiders as one of the poker greats, if not the greatest to ever play the game; in his life-time, he is estimated to have won over $30 million at the poker table. Along with Johnny Moss, Stu Ungar is the only three-time WSOP main event champion, winning it in 1980, 1981, and 1997. His win in 1997 is considered particularly remarkable as a comeback after 16 years of drug abuse.

During his career, Stu Ungar won 5 WSOP bracelets and more than $2 million in tournament play. He won ten major no limit Texas hold 'em events. Stu Ungar was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2001. A movie about Stu Ungar, High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story, was made in 2003. On November 22, 1998, seven months after the 1998 WSOP, Stu Ungar was found dead in a Las Vegas motel room with $800 to his name. An autopsy showed traces of drugs in his system, but not enough to have directly caused his death. The medical examiner concluded that Stu Ungar had died of a heart condition brought on by his years of drug abuse. Sad.. but true. Truly one of more famous poker players of our generation.

The following videos detail the rise and fall of Stu Ungar, truly one of a kind.

LEARN TO WIN HOLDEM PRESENTS: The Rise and Fall Stu Ungar

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