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The World Series of Poker made its official debut in 1970, but the idea of
the Horseshoe's annual tournament was conceived more than two decades
earlier.
In the summer of 1949, gambler Nicholas "Nick the Greek" Dandolos
approached Benny Binion with an unusual request - to challenge the best in
a high-stakes poker marathon. Binion agreed to set up a match between
Dandolos and the legendary Johnny Moss, with the stipulation that the
game would be played in public view.
During the course of the marathon, which lasted five months with breaks
only for sleep, the two men played every form of poker imaginable. Moss
ultimately won "the biggest game in town" and an estimated $2 million.
Benny Binion noted that the public had gathered outside the casino each
day to watch the game with the fervor of dedicated sports fans, and he was
amazed at the attention the event had attracted. But it wasn't until 1970
that Binion decided to re-create this excitement and stage a battle of poker
giants - dubbed the "World Series of Poker" - to determine who would be
worthy of the title "World Champion."
In the early 1980s, with the introduction of preliminary satellite competitions
with lower buy-ins, the popularity of the World Series of Poker soared. But
even Benny Binion, who passed away on Christmas Day of 1989, would
have had difficulty foreseeing the enormous growth the Horseshoe's annual
tournament has experienced in the past decade.
Today, the legacy Benny Binion left the poker community ranks as the
oldest, largest, most prestigious, and most media-hyped gaming
competition in the world.
the Horseshoe's annual tournament was conceived more than two decades
earlier.
In the summer of 1949, gambler Nicholas "Nick the Greek" Dandolos
approached Benny Binion with an unusual request - to challenge the best in
a high-stakes poker marathon. Binion agreed to set up a match between
Dandolos and the legendary Johnny Moss, with the stipulation that the
game would be played in public view.
During the course of the marathon, which lasted five months with breaks
only for sleep, the two men played every form of poker imaginable. Moss
ultimately won "the biggest game in town" and an estimated $2 million.
Benny Binion noted that the public had gathered outside the casino each
day to watch the game with the fervor of dedicated sports fans, and he was
amazed at the attention the event had attracted. But it wasn't until 1970
that Binion decided to re-create this excitement and stage a battle of poker
giants - dubbed the "World Series of Poker" - to determine who would be
worthy of the title "World Champion."
In the early 1980s, with the introduction of preliminary satellite competitions
with lower buy-ins, the popularity of the World Series of Poker soared. But
even Benny Binion, who passed away on Christmas Day of 1989, would
have had difficulty foreseeing the enormous growth the Horseshoe's annual
tournament has experienced in the past decade.
Today, the legacy Benny Binion left the poker community ranks as the
oldest, largest, most prestigious, and most media-hyped gaming
competition in the world.
The World Series of Poker is the most awaited event of the poker year, and
it is considered to be the ultimate achievement in any poker player’s career.
There are several events, including Texas Hold'em Limit, Omaha Pot Limit, 7-
Card-Stud Hi/Lo, Pot Limit, No Limit, and other types of poker such as Razz
and Lowball, ending with the grand finale – the World Championship Event.
The winner of each WSOP event gets the most prestigious award a poker
player can win – the World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet. The winner of the
main event gains the coveted title of World Champion.
it is considered to be the ultimate achievement in any poker player’s career.
There are several events, including Texas Hold'em Limit, Omaha Pot Limit, 7-
Card-Stud Hi/Lo, Pot Limit, No Limit, and other types of poker such as Razz
and Lowball, ending with the grand finale – the World Championship Event.
The winner of each WSOP event gets the most prestigious award a poker
player can win – the World Series of Poker Gold Bracelet. The winner of the
main event gains the coveted title of World Champion.
Tournament Circuit
The World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit features a series of five
tournaments at five locations throughout the United States. Entrants can
try their hand at several days' worth of events, gaining points based on
event buy-ins and finishing rank. The top 20 point-earners from each
Circuit Tournament advance to the Tournament of Champions
The World Series of Poker Tournament Circuit features a series of five
tournaments at five locations throughout the United States. Entrants can
try their hand at several days' worth of events, gaining points based on
event buy-ins and finishing rank. The top 20 point-earners from each
Circuit Tournament advance to the Tournament of Champions
TheTournament of Champions
was established by Harrah's in 2004
to determine the world's best poker
player. Participants in the 2004
World Series of Poker were asked to
name the top no-limit Texas Hold
‘Em players in the world. The top 10
vote-getters qualified for the
Tournament of Champions. On
September 2, 2004 these 10 poker
legends, including eventual winner
Annie Duke, squared off for the $2
million top prize at the Rio All-Suite
Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
was established by Harrah's in 2004
to determine the world's best poker
player. Participants in the 2004
World Series of Poker were asked to
name the top no-limit Texas Hold
‘Em players in the world. The top 10
vote-getters qualified for the
Tournament of Champions. On
September 2, 2004 these 10 poker
legends, including eventual winner
Annie Duke, squared off for the $2
million top prize at the Rio All-Suite
Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
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Online Tournaments
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Monte Carlo Millions
Euoropean Poker Tour
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WORLD POKER TOUR
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WPT on TV
WSOP
WSOP World Champions
WSOP 2006 Results
WSOP 2007 Results
WSOP 2008 Scedule
WSOP Circuit Schedule
(2007-2008)
Poker Personlaities
Page 1
Stu Ungar
Doyle Brunson
Johnny Chan
Page 2
Annie Duke
Kathy Liebert
Jennifer Harmon
Page 3
Daniel Negreanu
Gus Hanson
Phil Hellmuth
Page 4
Clonie Gowan
Evelyn Gnu
Cyndi Violette
Page 5
Howard Lederer
Chris Moneymaker
Greg Raymer
Page 6
Phil Ivey
T J Cloutier
David Ulliot