Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Puggy Pearson

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Last updated on November 8, 2024.
Puggy Pearson

Walter Clyde "Puggy" Pearson was an American professional poker player. He is best known as the 1973 World Series of Poker Main Event winner.

January 29, 1929 - April 12, 2006
Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming.
The real things to know is that folks will stand to lose more than they will to win. That?s the most important percentage there is. I mean, if they lose, they?re willin? to lose everything. If they win, they?re usually satisfied to win enough to pay for dinner and a show. The best gamblers know that.
Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming”; “Fear is the basis of all mankind. In cards, you psyche 'em out, you shark 'em, you put the fear of God in 'em — © Puggy Pearson
Losing is like smoking. It's habit forming”; “Fear is the basis of all mankind. In cards, you psyche 'em out, you shark 'em, you put the fear of God in 'em
Ain't only three things to gambling: knowing the 60-40 end of the proposition, money management, and knowing yourself.
I'll play any man from any land any game he can name for any amount he can count…Provided I like it!
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