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Doyle Brunson's Poker Bet Gone Wrong: The Tennis Match That Cost Him Dearly
Doyle Brunson recalls a poker game where players made additional bets on various events, including a tennis match. Edie and Foster were involved in a poker game where they bet on a tennis match shown on TV.
Edie bet $500 on a tennis player with long hair, while Foster knew the outcome of the match. Edie's player won the first two sets, but Foster's player won the next two, leading to a decisive set.
Edie agreed to pay Foster $400 to settle the bet, instead of the original $500.
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