Poker author Anthony Holden has passed away at the age of 76. Holden was known for his books 'Big Deal' and 'Bigger Deal'. Many in the poker community are remembering him and his contributions to the game. One person shared a treasured first edition of 'Big Deal' that they found at a thrift store. Another person recalled a memorable dinner in Vegas with Holden and John Duthie. Despite Duthie not drinking, Holden made short work of a four-figure Burgundy. In other poker-related news, a strategy article discusses the importance of focusing on current play rather than a player's history. Additionally, a poker enthusiast shares an article on how to find the weaker players at the table. Finally, a tweet asserts that poker is not dead.
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Very sorry to hear of the death of Anthony Holden, one of the great poker authors. I remember the night we went for dinner in Vegas when John Duthie was on a full comp. John doesn’t drink, but luckily Tony was on hand to make short work of a four-figure Burgundy. RIP 🎲 ❤️
RIP Anthony Holden A few years ago I found this first edition of Big Deal at a thrift store, which had become a treasured item in my collection. Several of Holden’s books were influential on my poker journey. I’m going to share some links in this thread, which unfortunately… https://t.co/9geUv2qvwj https://t.co/csDgeJvyyX
Famed poker author Anthony Holden, who wrote 'Big Deal' and 'Bigger Deal', passed away on Oct. 7 at the age of 76. PokerNews remembers the legendary scribe 👇 https://t.co/UAmYgqp87A
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