The kids are supposedly going to live with him. Is it true that Gavin had a brother that was worth many millions. But he questions why Arieh started the GoFundMe. His son, Todd, was close friends with the late poker pro. Doyle Brunson Doesn’t Understandīrunson, 85, faced Gavin on the felt numerous times. But, apparently, not everyone is thrilled with the fundraiser, including one of poker’s all-time greats. In just four days, more than $67,000 out of the $100,000 goal has been raised. He was 50-years-old.įollowing his death, fellow pro Josh Arieh promoted a GoFundMe to raise money for Gavin’s two young children.

Smith, a former Full Tilt pro, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday night. Doyle Brunson had a great relationship with the Gavin Smith, so it’s kind of strange that he’s tilted over donations being made to Smith’s children. The comments angered many on Poker Twitter. How Much Money Can You Make Playing Poker?ĭoyle Brunson claims the brother of Gavin Smith is wealthy and, therefore, wonders why the poker community is donating money to the late poker pro’s children.

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