Full WSOP History
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WSOP 1995: The Legendary Dan Harrington Becomes Champion January 28, 2025The WSOP 1995 was a landmark event in poker history, with Dan Harrington securing the championship in Las Vegas’ largest series to date. Featuring new additions like Chinese Poker and…
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WSOP 1994: Russ Hamilton Wins (Yes, That Russ Hamilton) January 20, 2025Back in 1994, it felt like the WSOP was on the verge of redefining itself all over again. The series had already evolved from a small invitation-only meetup into a…
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WSOP 1993: Victory of Jim Bechtel, Hat-Trick of Phil Hellmuth and Ted Forrest January 12, 2025WSOP 1993 saw professional players setting new records, with Phil Hellmuth and Ted Forrest each winning three bracelets. Jim Bechtel triumphed in the Main Event, while women made their first…
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WSOP 1992: Hamid Dastmalchi Wins $1 Million January 6, 2025WSOP 1992 was marked by a drop in participants, economic challenges, and key milestones. Hamid Dastmalchi won the Main Event and $1,000,000, becoming the second Iranian champion. The series saw…
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WSOP 1991: Brad Daugherty Takes the First $1 Million Prize December 30, 2024In 1991, the WSOP staged its biggest Main Event yet, marking the first time a champion collected a $1 million prize. This article explores the key tournaments, highlights pivotal winners…
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WSOP 1990: Mansour Matloubi Became the First Foreign Winner of Main Event December 24, 2024WSOP 1990 marked a pivotal moment in poker history as Mansour Matloubi became the first foreign player to win the Main Event title. From significant organizational changes to memorable showdowns…
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WSOP 1989: Johnny Chan vs. Phil Hellmuth December 15, 2024This article delves into the events and key figures of WSOP 1989, highlighting the pursuit of a third consecutive title by Johnny Chan, the growth of foreign champions, and the…
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WSOP 1988: Johnny Chan’s Back-to-Back December 8, 2024In WSOP 1988, Johnny Chan achieved a historic back-to-back Main Event victory amidst fierce competition from top players like Thor Hansen and Erik Seidel. The series set records with 400…
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WSOP 1987: Johnny Chan’s Orient Express December 1, 2024Dramatic journey of Johnny Chan in WSOP 1987, where his mastery and strategic prowess led him to victory. Discover how the “Orient Express” dominated the poker scene, shaping the future…
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WSOP 1986: Year of Berry Johnston November 24, 2024The 1986 World Series of Poker saw Berry Johnston emerge as the champion, winning $570,000. The series featured significant changes, including expanded prize pools and more rebuy tournaments. Notable events…
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WSOP 1985: Bill Smith – The Forgotten Champion November 17, 2024The 1985 WSOP marked a pivotal shift in poker history, highlighting the rise of new talent like Johnny Chan while showcasing Bill Smith’s triumph amidst growing competition. Despite setting participation…
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WSOP 1984: Incredible 3-Max and Jack Keller’s Victory November 10, 2024An in-depth look at the thrilling 1984 WSOP, highlighting Jack Keller’s victory in a dramatic 3-max final and the tournament’s historic growth.
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WSOP 1983: Tom McEvoy Becomes the First Champion to Win Through a Satellite November 3, 2024In 1983, Tom McEvoy made poker history by becoming the first player to win the WSOP Main Event after qualifying through a satellite tournament. This milestone opened the door for…
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WSOP 1982: Jack Straus, a Chip and a Chair October 27, 2024In 1982, the WSOP delivered one of poker’s greatest comeback stories. Jack Straus, nearly eliminated with a single chip left, came back to win the Main Event and inspire the…
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WSOP 1981: Stu Ungar’s Back-to-Back Triumph October 20, 2024An overview of the 1981 World Series of Poker, highlighting Stu Ungar’s back-to-back Main Event victories and his significant impact on poker history.
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WSOP 1980: Stu Ungar vs Doyle Brunson September 29, 2024WSOP 1980, a groundbreaking year that saw the series expand like never before. Follow the rise of newcomers, including Stu Ungar, a 26-year-old making his first mark in poker history.…
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WSOP 1979 – Hal Fowler Becomes the New Champion September 17, 2024In 1979, the tenth annual WSOP tournament series took place. At that time, the WSOP brand had not yet achieved the global recognition it enjoys today. However, after a decade of steady…
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WSOP 1978 – Bobby Baldwin Becomes the Youngest Champion June 26, 2024Las Vegas, 1978. By this time, Doyle Brunson had won two consecutive WSOP main events (1976, 1977), and in 1978 he came to Binion’s Horseshoe casino to set new records…
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WSOP 1977 – Second Title for Doyle Brunson June 19, 2024A year had passed since Doyle Brunson won the Main Event of the 1976 WSOP series. Brunson managed to beat Jesse Alto, having T-2 in the final hand against the…
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WSOP 1976 – The First Doyle Brunson Victory June 17, 2024By 1976, the WSOP had already become an established annual series. Year after year, more players came to Binion’s Horseshoe Casino. Clear rules for the series had formed: the winner…
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WSOP 1975 – The Biggest Prize of Its Time May 29, 2024Professional poker players gather in Las Vegas to participate in the sixth annual World Series of Poker. The event once again takes place at Binion’s Horseshoe, where casino CEO Jack…
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WSOP 1974: First Bracelet in Poker History May 23, 2024If we look at the early history of the WSOP series as a TV show, there had to come a moment when the main character returns and, overcoming all adversities,…
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WSOP 1973: The Triumph of Puggy Pearson May 17, 2024In 1973, the tournament series once again took place again at Binion’s Horseshoe Casino. This time, the organizers planned more tournaments with various buy-ins. The games started on May 4…
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WSOP 1972: The First $10,000 Tournament and Amarillo Slim Preston’s Victory May 7, 2024It’s 1972, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Binion’s Horseshoe Casino once again gathers the best poker players of the time. Among the participants stands out Johnny Moss, recognized as the best…