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When it comes to Professional Poker Players there are so many and so many players that have different styles of play.  There is a Poker player from Arkansas  and he is well known in the Poker Arena , Amarillo Preston, some people call him, Slim.  Slim was born in Johnson City, Ak. on New Year’s Eve 1928. Slim loves to bet on anything and does it. He grew up in N. Texas , Mineral Wells, and moved to-Amarillo after his parents got divorced. He has always loved the game of Poker and his Father taught him how to play when he was a young boy.

Slim served for our country in the Army as well as the Navy, when he was enlisted he served as a bookie for his fellow soldiers. Slim had a few good friends who played Poker and they always took trips around the world together , playing Poker and learning with and from each other.  They got so good that they made a pack to stay togeter and they became a unique trio-that was known around the world. Slim became know to the public first in 1972 WSOP Main Event.  He has been on Major TV Shows like Tonight Show, 60 Minutes as well as many Radio Shows.

He also been on some popular Game Shows and has become a Celebrity in the News and he has a very big following.  Some would say that he brought Poker to where it is today, and some people say that he is the Ambassador for Poker. After making a name for himself he started Hosting some of the World Series Poker Tournaments, and every one who listens and watches enjoys his commentary when the games are in session. 

While Slim was in Cartagena visiting for a Tournament he was kidnapped and once the kidnappers found out who he was they treated him like a King and gave him a Tour of the Country, he was safely returned.  He has always-been know for silly bet’s like he bet on a game of Ping Pong where they played with iron skillets and he also made a bet on a game of pool, where they used broom stick handles.  He is one of a kind and will always be known for his unique style of play as well as his funny bets.

 

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