Poker professional John Bonetti passed away yesterday. He won three bracelets and cashed over 32 times at the World Series of Poker. He had won over 4 million dollars in tournaments throughout his career. Bonetti had been battling with spinal cancer since 1992. He was one of Phil Hellmuth's best friends. Read Phil's words on the late poker pro.
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At my first WSOP event, John Bonetti was at my table. He was sitting to my left.
Frankly, I was intimidated by everyone that day, but I was especially intimidated by him. He not only looked like a mean guy but he also talked mean. I could never figure out if it was all an act.
The first time everyone folded to me on the small blind I raised him with a weak Ace. He didn't even hesitate as he quickly re-raised me from the big blind.
I folded, but he glared at me like he wanted to rip my head off. The guy must have been 70 years old and he wanted to fight?
I looked away and smiled thinking he has to be joking. But when I looked back at him, well, his expression hadn't changed.
Maybe that was his poker personna.
I wanted to play against him again since I knew I wouldn't be intimidated and I wanted another chance to figure the guy out. But it never happened, and yeah, now it never will.
Rest in Peace, John Bonetti.
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