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English poet, critic, and author Al Alvarez, best known in poker circles for writing the groundbreaking book “The Biggest Game in Town,” died on Monday of pneumonia in London, according to his literary representatives. He was 90.
'The Biggest Game in Town' was published in 1983 and was based on the 1981 world series of poker event. He was credited for starting the genre of poker literature and with bringing Texas Holdem (and poker in general) to a wider audience for the first time.
Al Alvarez, Author of ‘The Biggest Game in Town,’ Dies at Age 90
'The Biggest Game in Town' was published in 1983 and was based on the 1981 world series of poker event. He was credited for starting the genre of poker literature and with bringing Texas Holdem (and poker in general) to a wider audience for the first time.
Al Alvarez, Author of ‘The Biggest Game in Town,’ Dies at Age 90