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Royal flush for Crown
WORLD Series of Poker is coming to Melbourne. Crown casino is to host the tournament from next year.
Amarillo Slim, legend on world poker circuit, dies at 83
It was 3 a.m. in Las Vegas in May 1972. Thomas Austin Preston Jr., better known as Amarillo Slim, had won the...
Poker legend and self-proclaimed 'World's Greatest Gambler' dies aged 83
The self-proclaimed 'World's Greatest Gambler', of Amarillo, Texas, got his 'Amarillo Slim' nickname playing pool. He would be on just about anything and mastered the art of stretching the truth.
Big time poker comes to Melbourne
The World series of poker is coming to Australia.
Amarillo Slim dies at 83; poker's first celebrity
Born Thomas Austin Preston Jr., the colorful and quotable Amarillo Slim won the World Series of Poker in 1972 and began promoting the game on TV and in books. He brought the game 'out of the back alleys,' one expert said. It was 3 a.m. in Las Vegas in May 1972.
Poker Legend Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., Dead At Age 83
The world of Poker has taken a hit today, as Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr. has died. The poker great, who won the 1972 World Series of Poker Main Event, died on Sunday, April 29, at the age of 83, after a battle with colon cancer, according to the Associated Press.
Amarillo Slim, Five-Time Poker World Series Winner, Dies at 83
Mr. Slim won five times in World Series of Poker events and was elected to at least four gambling halls of fame.
Poker great Thomas 'Amarillo Slim' Preston dies
Preston won the 1972 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1992
Poker great Thomas 'Amarillo Slim' Preston Jr. dies at age 83; helped raise pro game's profile
AMARILLO, Texas - Thomas Austin "Amarillo Slim" Preston Jr., an acclaimed professional poker player who fancied himself the "World's Greatest Gambler," has died.
Amarillo Slim, Five-Time Poker World Series Winner, Dies at 83
Mr. Slim won five times in World Series of Poker events and was elected to at least four gambling halls of fame.
