Grandeur Fades for Poker Pioneer Crandell Addington
Legendary poker player, Poker Hall of Famer, and entrepreneur, Crandell Addington, passed away recently at the age of 85. Known as one of the founding figures of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), Addington made a name for himself not only in the poker world but also in the business sector.
In the late 1960s, Addington helped organize a competition for some of the top poker players and high rollers of the time. This event, later known as the Texas Gamblers Convention in 1969, paved the way for the WSOP the following year. Alongside his success in the WSOP, where he reached the final table on seven different occasions during the 1970s, Addington also made a name for himself as a No-Limit Hold'Em Legend, a title given to him by fellow poker great, Doyle Brunson.
Addington was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2005, where he is recognized for his exceptional skills. He's also known for his famous quote: "Limit poker is a science, but no-limit is an art. In limit, you're shooting at a target. In no-limit, the target comes alive and shoots back at you."
Looking back at the 1960s and 1970s, Addington, who spoke at a meeting at Harvard University, revealed that the high-stakes players, including himself, carried guns for protection against potential robbers. After retiring from poker in the mid-1980s, Addington founded a successful oil business in Texas and also co-founded Phoenix Biotechnology in 2003, serving as its chairman and CEO until his health required him to step down.
Beyond his professional poker career and businesses, Addington was also active in philanthropy, supporting various animal charities and providing financial assistance for the education of his family members. His impact on the poker world and community remains undeniable, leaving a lasting legacy in the game of poker.
- Crandell Addington, a poker Hall of Famer, made a significant impact not just in the poker world but also in the business sector.
- In 1969, Addington played a crucial role in organizing a competition for top poker players and high rollers, later known as the Texas Gamblers Convention.
- As a No-Limit Hold' Emma Legend, Addington reached the final table on seven different occasions during the 1970s at the World Series of Poker (WSOP).
- Alongside his successful WSOP career, Addington also founded a prosperous oil business in Texas and co-founded Phoenix Biotechnology in 2003.
- In addition to his professional poker career, Addington was deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting animal charities and funding the education of his family members.
- Crandell Addington, in his association with casinos and gaming, was a compelling figure in casino-culture and was known by many as a significant casino-personality.
- Beyond his influence in poker and business, Addington's impact on the poker world and community is undeniable, leaving a lasting legacy in the game of poker and the wider world of casino-games.
