Doyle Brunson Not Playing In Main Event.

[maxima191]

He announced this on twitter-Guess he's leaving for home early to avoid the Drama of Black Friday backlash.

[dbbc_0169]

hmm interesting. poker has taken a small hit from this... main even missing ivey and brunson, two of the most recognizable poker plyrs around

[eberetta1]

Yeah, it does not feel like Independence Day with the reduction of poker rooms available to a supposedly free citizenry. Our government sure has used the Patriot Act in a way which is run more like a police state than a free country.

[bmeelneg]

The fact that Doyle is in his late 70's and in poor health is probably a major factor in his decision.

[freeroller4]

Doyle probably doesn't have the energy like he use to, last year he didn't look that good. Plus with everything going on, there are a lot of professionals not going to the WSOP

[maxima191]

Maybe Doyle will become a commentator like Gabe Kaplan or Mike Sexton for a Poker Show

[421TK421]

I don't think Doyle would make a very good commentator. He seems to like to keep his thoughts pretty close to the vest.

[wagon596]

He could have an "IV" of Red Bull set up next to the table,,, that would keep him going for awhile...

[acetoo]

well i think the old part has a factor to this, but iam sure his son will be there not liek that matters he not as good as his father anyways. the lost of ivey and doyle are big lost for wsop but iam sure not too many i wsop will miss them. i personal think the black friday has effected alot of professional poker players in many ways. But give it time and it will all be back just takes time.

[gsxr5221]

Thats crazy when did he announce that