About Corky McCorquodale
Lived 1904 – 1968 (aged 64). Corky McCorquodale was an American poker player.
Felton "Corky" McCorquodale (August 23, 1904 – November 23, 1968) was a professional poker player, noted as the person who introduced Texas hold 'em to Las Vegas in 1963.
Poker had been legal in Las Vegas since 1931, but Texas hold 'em was not played. In 1963, McCorquodale introduced Texas hold'em at the California Club in Las Vegas. The game became popular and quickly spread to the Golden Nugget, Stardust, and Dunes.
He was a posthumous charter inductee into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Who was Corky McCorquodale?
American poker player (1904-1968)
When was Corky McCorquodale born?
Corky McCorquodale was born on 23 August 1904 in Fort Worth.
When did Corky McCorquodale die?
Corky McCorquodale died on 23 November 1968 in Rhine.
What was Corky McCorquodale's occupation?
Corky McCorquodale was a poker player.
What nationality was Corky McCorquodale?
Corky McCorquodale was American.
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