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Blondie Forbes was an American poker player and road gambler, holding U.S. citizenship status.
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Born (date and place of birth)
Born as Tracy Newton Forbes on January 24, 1906, in Pibrun, Louisiana, USA.
Residence (current location)
Typical of veteran road gamblers of his era, Forbes lived a nomadic lifestyle, traveling from town to town seeking poker games rather than settling in one fixed residence.
Education (institution, specialization)
No verified information is available about Blondie Forbes’ formal educational background or institutions attended, which is common for poker players of his generation who focused primarily on gambling careers.
Children (number, ages)
There is no publicly available verified information regarding children or family details for Blondie Forbes.
Year started playing poker
Exact records on when Forbes started playing poker professionally are unavailable, though he was active as a road gambler and poker player by the mid-20th century.
Age when started playing
Due to limited biographical data, Forbes’ exact starting age in serious poker play is unknown; many players of his era began gambling careers in youth or early adulthood.
Year turned professional
Forbes was recognized as a notable poker figure well before formal professional statuses were common, but he was honored by the poker community in 1980 upon his Hall of Fame induction.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
No documented tournament victory or first major win is recorded for Forbes, as his prominence arose more from his role in poker innovation and road gambling than tournament results.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
There is no specific information about a mentor figure for Forbes, though road gamblers often learned from peers and other gamblers at traveling games.
First important tournament
Detailed records of Forbes’ first tournament participation are unavailable; playing in formal tournaments was less common during his active years.
Main motivation for turning pro
Like many road gamblers, Forbes’ motivation was likely driven by a love of poker strategy, the thrill of gambling, and the pursuit of money through skillful play.
Initial bankroll
Information on Forbes’ initial bankroll or early financial backing is not documented, typical for players who funded their play through winnings and road gambling.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Formal poker education was generally informal and experiential for players of Forbes’ time, relying on road experience, observation, and practice rather than structured courses.
First sponsor/backing
There is no record of any sponsorship deals involving Blondie Forbes, as sponsorship in poker emerged much later in its history.
Total live tournament winnings
Verified total live tournament winnings for Blondie Forbes are not available; his fame stems more from game innovation than recorded tournament cashes.
Number of tournament wins
There is no verified record of recorded tournament wins attributed to Forbes.
Number of final tables
No confirmed data exists about final table appearances for Blondie Forbes in tournaments.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
No verified information on any largest single tournament victory amount or event for Forbes.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Blondie Forbes did not win any World Series of Poker bracelets.
WSOP cashes (number)
There are no recorded WSOP cash finishes attributed to Forbes.
WSOP final tables
No known WSOP final table appearances for Forbes.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Blondie Forbes’ best finish in the WSOP Main Event is not documented; he played before the modern era of WSOP prominence.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
No known participation or results in super high roller events ($100k+ buy-in) attributed to Forbes.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
No high roller tournament wins ($25k-$100k buy-in) documented for Forbes.
Online tournament winnings
Blondie Forbes predates online poker and thus has no recorded online tournament winnings.
Major online titles
No online tournament titles are recorded for Forbes.
Poker team
No affiliation with any poker team, sponsorship, or stables documented for Forbes.
Main cash game limits
As a road gambler, Forbes played in cash games of varying limits; no specific cash game limits or stakes are recorded.
Highest stakes played
Details on highest stakes cash games Forbes played are not available; road gamblers typically played stakes suited to local games.
Notable high stakes sessions
No specifically notable high stakes cash game sessions with results are recorded for Forbes.
"Big Game" participation
There is no documented participation of Forbes in famous "Big Game" high stakes cash games.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profits are not publicly known for Forbes, typical for players of his era.
Country ranking
No specific ranking within the U.S. poker scene is documented for Forbes.
All Time Money List position
Blondie Forbes does not appear on the All Time Money List due to a lack of tournament data.
Tournament ROI (if known)
No calculable tournament ROI because of absence of recorded tournament data.
Average tournament win
Average tournament cash amount cannot be determined for Forbes.
ITM percentage
Forbes' in-the-money percentage for tournaments is unknown due to lacking data.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table percentage likewise is undocumented.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Year-by-year performance statistics for Forbes are not available; record keeping was minimal during his active years.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Forbes is most associated with Texas Hold’em, credited as its creator, reflecting his primary discipline focus.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Specialization was primarily in live cash games and poker played in backroom or road gambler settings rather than formal tournaments or online play.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
No documented preference for table size, but Texas Hold’em played historically on full ring tables was typical.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Mainly known for Texas Hold’em; also likely played Five-Card Stud and other traditional poker variants common to road gamblers.
Specialization limits
Specialization limits and preferred stakes are not known.
Online rooms where plays
No online poker room participation as it predated his era.
Favorite casinos/locations
No known favorite casino venues; as a road gambler, Forbes frequented varied small-town gambling venues.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Forbes was a veteran road gambler, known for adaptability and deep strategic understanding rather than a fixed style label like TAG or LAG.
Known for bluffs/traps
His approach likely involved strategic bluffs typical of road gamblers honing observational skills and deception.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
His approach combined practical experience with intuition developed over years on the road rather than formal mathematical strategy.
Style adaptability
Forbes was highly adaptable to different opponents and game conditions by nature of his traveling poker lifestyle.
Playing strengths
Known for innovation in poker game design and deep experience in reading opponents in diverse environments.
GTO strategy usage
No evidence he used modern Game Theory Optimal concepts, as these emerged long after his playing days.
Poker software usage
No use of modern poker software; such tools did not exist during his era.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Blondie Forbes’ poker career predated televised poker, so there are no known TV appearances.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
No participation in High Stakes Poker (HSP) as it started decades after his era.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No appearances in Poker After Dark.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No known documentaries focused specifically on Forbes, though he is referenced in historical overviews.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
There are no major published interviews with Forbes; his career preceded poker media prominence.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
No podcast guest appearances documented.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No personal podcast or video channel established by Forbes.
Facebook (account link)
No Facebook profile.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No YouTube channel.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No Twitch streaming channel.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No TikTok presence.
LinkedIn profile (link)
No LinkedIn profile.
Posting frequency in social media
Not applicable for Forbes’ generation.
Type of content in social media
Not applicable.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
No public sponsorship deals recorded.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
No historical sponsorship contracts documented.
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
No recorded poker site ambassador roles.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
No personal business ventures related to poker or otherwise documented.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No known poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
No records of providing coaching services.
Coaching rates (if public)
Not applicable.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
No educational poker materials authored or created by Forbes.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
No affiliate partnerships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No personal merchandise offering.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No published poker books written by Forbes.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
No training series participation.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
No records of masterclass or seminar presentations.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
No professional coaching engagements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No notable coaching students documented.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No educational YouTube videos.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
No articles authored by or about Forbes other than historical references.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular poker columns.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
No known speaking engagements at poker conferences.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No involvement in poker scandals.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No documented conflicts with casinos or poker rooms.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No known legal proceedings.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes with players documented.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No known tournament rule violations.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public tax-related issues known.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
No documented criticism from the poker community.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Not applicable.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Blondie Forbes was the sole inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1980, recognizing his contributions to poker.
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Inducted in 1980 into the Poker Hall of Fame as a pioneer and inventor of Texas Hold’em poker.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Widely recognized by peers and the poker community for creating Texas Hold’em and his road gambler legacy.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No other published poker awards beyond Hall of Fame induction.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Credited as the creator of Texas Hold’em poker, a game that revolutionized the poker world and became the most popular variant globally.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds the distinction of being a pioneering figure recognized primarily for Texas Hold’em invention rather than tournament records.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Created Texas Hold’em, significantly shaping poker strategy and culture; his legacy facilitated the game’s rise to prominence worldwide.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
No public records of charity tournament participation.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Remembered as the architect of Texas Hold’em, whose innovation became the foundation for modern poker tournaments and play worldwide.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Forbes’ creation of Texas Hold’em directly influenced the standardization and explosive growth of poker, particularly in tournament and online formats.
No tournament commentary work documented.