Poker Player Ungar

I will not- at least not today- write about the achievements and incredible feats done by Stu Ungar during his prime. If you are a strong poker veteran who reads a lot (as well), then chances are, you know his greatest (and even minor) victories. After all, poker player Ungar and Bobby Fischer share some common things. First, they are both deceased, second- they were both tragic figures, albeit in differing perspectives. Third, even up to now, Ungar is still considered by many circles as the strongest NATURAL player of poker, while Bobby is still thought of today by many quarters as the strongest NATURAL player of chess.

In his final years, everything went on a spiral downswing for poker player Ungar. He was often seen begging for cash in the poker rooms, and he often said (to the loaners) that he would use it for poker bets, but actually, used the loans to buy illegal drugs.

He was discovered dead at his suite in a motel at Vegas, with eight hundred bucks in his person. According to the ME, it was death from heart condition that resulted from drug abuse, awesome isn't it? Well, awesome may be the wrong term, 'such a waste' would be a more fitting expression.

Anyway, projections say that he won no less than 30 million dollars just on poker alone (he knew other games as well). While he was known to be unkind to dealers, he was also known for being a good tipper.