My heart is very sad today, 1 year ago my dear friend Bill Burton passed.

Bill was one of the most honorable and giving men that I had the pleasure of knowing. He was one of the founders of GTC and he was here to help everyone. I also found out after Bills death of how much he was respected in the poker world. He was considered one of the most influential people when the Hold’em poker craze took off. His first book about Texas Hold’em was a must read by the poker pros.

Bill’s passing was a great loss for me and all of the GTC family. He is always in my prayers and thoughts.

I miss our weekly get together’s at Foxwoods where we would play Craps, BJ and Video Poker or just talk about GTC.

Miss you my friend.

I wish I got to know him better. I remember when I took the primer so many years ago, during lunch I asked him about his thoughts on pushing the house on a 5x game. As we started talking about it, he said wait a minute, and left the table. He comes back 10 minutes later with his phone and finds me an article he had once written about the topic. He was so excited about being able to help me and so unbelievable passionate about it. I strike him as being passionate about everything in his life. I hope he is up there have one monster roll right now.

Midnight

Bill was a true Gentleman in every sense. I loved his sense of humor. I miss him every time we get together for a class.

The term "Amber Alert" will always be in our vocabulary because of Bill.

Rest in peace dear friend.

NFF

Bill had a great influence to many like Rose and Doc who had the opportunity to work with him. A read gentlemen. He was a GTC blessing to many of us. We miss him.

Alligator Rose and Doc

I miss Bill Burton and think of him often. A kind man with a kind heart that would go out of his way to assist
with any troubles or questions at hand. Please support the Parkinson’s foundation in his name. Here email from
Bill that he sent out during his last year with us.

Dear GTC Friends

When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease I made a decision that I would become an advocate for the cause and do everything possible to help find a cure and raise awareness about this disease. I am participating in a five year clinical research program to help identify the genetic biomarkers that can be used to help find the cause and ultimately a cure. I have also signed up to participate is the yearly Parkinson’s Unity Walk in New York City.

On April 28, 2012, I will join thousands of people with Parkinson’s, and their families and friends to raise funds for research and awareness of Parkinson’s disease. 100% of the money raised goes to research and your donation is tax deductible. I was wondering if you would consider sponsoring me in my efforts to raise money for this research by making a donation in my name. Any amount no matter how small or large will be greatly appreciated.

I thank all of you for your support!

Bill

I met Bill and his wife in Tunica when he joined Frank for a program at SAMs town. We joined a dinner tha Frank had at the restaurant with some of the people who Frank used in some of his early publications.

This was before GTC was started and we were at the table with Bill, his wife, Walter Thomason and can’t remember when we had as interesting and knowledgeable discussion.

Noah

Yes, I smile each time I think of Bill’s "Amber Alert" retort…!

Bill was a class act with a kind heart.

He is surely missed by all who knew him.

Rest in peace, my friend…

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