Amarillo Slim - Anything To Win

[Etaipo 0]

torrentOne hour documentary on the life and times of Amarillo Slim, from GSN.

[Dice_3008 1]

I can't check out that link while at work. I've been wondering why he doesn't get as much noteriety as Doyle and the other old timers.

[astros11ss 0]

good work and thanks, as always

[alf13 0]

In it...he actually says that he had two guys killed.No joke. he actually said that. I had to watch it twice to make sure he actually did say that.

[No_Neck 0]

In it...he actually says that he had two guys killed.No joke. he actually said that. I had to watch it twice to make sure he actually did say that.

Cause of parents death? The stood in my way

[benhoug 0]

I've been wondering why he doesn't get as much noteriety as Doyle and the other old timers.

I'm just guessing, but I've got a couple of probable reasons:1.) Doyle is still playing in the biggest cash games on the planet, Slim doesn't seem to play much poker b/c he can't compete at a high level any longer (due to age, etc.)2.) Doyle is perceived as a likeable character, but Slim has the reputation of being more of a hustler type.3.) Doyle wrote the most famous poker book ever.4.) Slim touched a small girl.

[gmanshade 0]

3.) Doyle wrote the most famous poker book ever.4.) Slim touched a small girl.

lol

[SBriand 4]

4.) Slim touched a small girl.

Was that him? I remember hearing one old timer was a little too into children.

[blackntan06 0]

Was that him? I remember hearing one old timer was a little too into children.

[mx957 0]

Was that him? I remember hearing one old timer was a little too into children.

Yes it was : http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/200...s/21921214.html

[SBriand 4]

Yes it was : http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/200...s/21921214.html

Ahh yes. Thanks for the link.

[silkyjonson 1]

I thought the same thing about why people did'nt talk about amarillo slim in the same breath as doyle, makes sense now because clearly this guy is a degenerate and gives poker players a bad name.but gets you to thinking about Doyles character because he was partners with him for a good while, I'm sure Doyle is no saint himself(not in the child molestation sense)

[PMJackson21 0]

but gets you to thinking about Doyles character because he was partners with him for a good while, I'm sure Doyle is no saint himself(not in the child molestation sense)

Ask Russ Georgiev.;-)But then prepare yourself to sift through the BS to figure out what/if any is factual.

[21gambit 0]

Ask Russ Georgiev.;-)But then prepare yourself to sift through the BS to figure out what/if any is factual.

Way to be as vague as possible PM, thanks!Is that the guy who claims all of the pros cheat in the big game?you cant just say something like that and not provide backup info, youre the fcp internet poker geeks only real portal into the life of big stakes live poker, let us live vicariously through you, you selfish b*ss*ard.About the Slim vs Doyle thing.Slim seems like more of a hustler con man than a word class player whereas doyle actually has great talent. Not to say slim doesnt, but not to the extent doyle does. Then again, wtf do I know except from the stuff Ive read and watched on tv?

[PMJackson21 0]

Way to be as vague as possible PM, thanks!Is that the guy who claims all of the pros cheat in the big game?you cant just say something like that and not provide backup info, youre the fcp internet poker geeks only real portal into the life of big stakes live poker, let us live vicariously through you, you selfish b*ss*ard.About the Slim vs Doyle thing.Slim seems like more of a hustler con man than a word class player whereas doyle actually has great talent. Not to say slim doesnt, but not to the extent doyle does. Then again, wtf do I know except from the stuff Ive read and watched on tv?

LOL, sorry about that. Considering Russ's reputation, I try not to quote him too much. :-)When Russ first came to RGP and started his delusional (or not) crusade, Doyle was one of his first targets. As a matter of fact, quite a few RGPers have asked Doyle why he won't post on RGP anymore when they have met him in person, and he says it's because of Russ.I don't like linking to any of Russ's posts, but if you go into google groups and search RGP for 'russ+doyle' or anything similar, you should be able to find the majority of their conflict. Just pay attention to the dates and makes sure it's not Russ re-posting like he always does. If I recall correctly, most of the original stuff is 2002 or so. They argued back and forth for a bit before Doyle finally stopped posting.

[rogerwilco 0]

In it...he actually says that he had two guys killed.No joke. he actually said that. I had to watch it twice to make sure he actually did say that.

Well, he obviously exaggerated a lot throughout the whole film, so I'm not sure, anything he said can be accepted as true.

[fatman 1]

In it...he actually says that he had two guys killed.No joke. he actually said that. I had to watch it twice to make sure he actually did say that.

This was the best part of the whole show.