Poker Pro Robert Hoff Passes Away Unexpectedly

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Poker player Robert “Bobby” Hoff has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 73.

He was a regular fixture on the poker scene with the likes of Doyle Brunson and Brian “Sailor” Roberts.

Hoff was best known for his 2nd place finish at the 1979 World Series of Poker.

80-year-old poker icon Doyle Brunson expressed his condolences via Twitter.

RIP Bobby "The Wizard" Hoff. He was called the Wizard because he could make giant stacks of black chips disappear.

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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