Walter Clyde "Puggy" Pearson (January 29, 1929 – April 12, 2006) was an American professional poker player. He is best known as the 1973 World Series of Poker Main Event winner.
I'll play any man from any land any game he can name for any amount he can count…Provided I like it!
The real things to know is that folks will stand to lose more than they will to win. Thats the most important percentage there is. I mean, if they lose, theyre willin to lose everything. If they win, theyre usually satisfied to win enough to pay for dinner and a show. The best gamblers know that.
Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming.
Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming”; “Fear is the basis of all mankind. In cards, you psyche 'em out, you shark 'em, you put the fear of God in 'em
Ain't only three things to gambling: knowing the 60-40 end of the proposition, money management, and knowing yourself.
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