Player Profile Amarillo Slim
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Player Profile: Amarillo Slim
Summary
Thomas Austin Preston Jr., famously known as Amarillo Slim, is a legendary figure in professional poker. Though born in Johnson, Arkansas, on December 31, 1928, he calls Amarillo, Texas, home today.
Amarillo Slim brings to mind the colorful era when poker was seen as disreputable, played in back rooms of saloons and smoke-filled halls. He was a "rounder," a professional gambler seeking out gullible players, or "fish," across the country. Often, he traveled with fellow legends Doyle Brunson and Sailor Roberts.
Slim's legendary status naturally led him to publish his autobiography in 2003, "Amarillo Slim in a World Full of Fat People," where he recounts poker games with U.S. Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, as well as Hustler Magazine's Larry Flynt.
His reputation isn't just built on stories; his exceptional poker skills have won him four World Series of Poker bracelets, making him a celebrated name in the poker world:
- 1972: $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship - $80,000
- 1974: $1,000 No Limit Hold'em - $11,100
- 1985: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha - $85,000
- 1990: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha - $142,000
Amarillo Slim played a key role in popularizing poker, appearing on major TV shows like 60 Minutes, The Tonight Show, and Good Morning America. He also featured in the 1974 film California Split, directed by Robert Altman, alongside George Segal and Elliot Gould.
Slim shares his wisdom generously with new poker players:
1. Focus on the players more than your cards.
2. Choose the right opponents. If you don't spot a sucker, it's you.
3. Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose.
4. Be tight and aggressive; play few hands, but commit when you do.
5. Always observe; the moment you sit down, you're working.
6. Look for "tells" in others before checking your own cards.
7. Vary your play to keep opponents guessing.
8. Match your speed to the game's pace: slow in fast games, fast in slow ones.
9. Know when to quit; keep playing when you're winning.
10. Conduct yourself honorably to ensure future invitations.
Amarillo Slim remains a pivotal figure in poker history, admired for both his game and his character.
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