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Hellmuth, Negreanu Pay Tribute to Doyle Brunson at 2023 WSOP

Prominent poker players from several generations paid tribute to the late Doyle Brunson at a tribute for the Poker Godfather at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) dubbed a "Celebration of Life."

The tribute to Brunson, who passed away in May at the age of 89, took place on July 2 inside the Jubilee Theater at Horseshoe Las Vegas. Those who spoke at the tribute include Poker Hall of Famers Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Lyle Berman and Mori Eskandani, as well as Brunson's son, Todd Brunson.