First of all I'd like to comment the thread creator since texas dolly wasn't first to win the world series, Johnny Moss was, and after him Amarillo Slim, then Sailor Roberts and then Doyle, twice in a row.
My favourite player has to be Phil Ivey. He's a genious, unpredictable and has a great feeling for the game.
He can play any two cards like aces, I like that.
I just have to link this clip from Montecarlo millions:
YouTube - Monte Carlo Millions