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Todd Branson Wins $5 Million in High-Stakes Poker Match Against Andy Beal
Live Poker & StreamingJanuary 28, 2015·1 min read

Todd Branson Wins $5 Million in High-Stakes Poker Match Against Andy Beal


Todd Branson, son of poker legend Doyle Brunson, won $5 million in a high-stakes poker match against billionaire Andy Beal. The match took place in Bobby's Room at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, with each player buying in for $5 million. The game was played in limit hold'em, a format that Todd Branson has shown proficiency in over the years.

Todd Branson's victory was confirmed by several sources, including a tweet from Branson himself. The match was initially reported by Kyle Louman, a regular poker player from Las Vegas. Louman tweeted about the match, stating that he saw the game in progress and that Doyle Brunson was present.

The match was a high-stakes affair, with each player buying in for $5 million. Todd Branson quickly took the lead, winning $2 million at one point, but Andy Beal managed to catch up. The match lasted for several hours, with Todd Branson ultimately emerging victorious. The match was not without its drama, with Todd Branson's father, Doyle Brunson, present during the game.

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