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Thomas Austin Preston

American poker player (1928–2012)

  • Fame49.5
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia3K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1928–2012, aged 84United States
United StatesUnited StatesAthletesAthlete
  • Wikipedia
    14 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1928–2012
    Aged 84
  • Awards
    1
    recognised work
Summary
Updated 2026-08-19

Thomas Austin Preston Jr., known as Amarillo Slim, was an American professional gambler known for his poker skills and proposition bets. He won the 1972 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1992.

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  • Poker Hall of Fame
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49.5
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Historical13.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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