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The Story of the 1975 WSOP Main Event In 1975, every single World Series of Poker event was a bracelet event. After the winner of the Main Event in 1974, Johnny Moss, was awarded the very first WSOP gold bracelet for the win along with the top prize of $160,000. This trend was adopted for […]
The Story of the 1974 WSOP Main Event In 1974, the stakes were higher than ever before in the World Series of Poker. Across one week in early May, dreams were made and shattered as Johnny Moss, The Grand Old Man of Poker won his third world championship in the first five years of Benny […]
The Story of the 1973 WSOP Main Event The early years of the World Series of Poker Main Event were a drama in their own right. The world’s biggest poker event, today populated by over 10,000 players in a single year, saw players vote to determine the winner in 1970. In 1971, six players played […]
The Story of the 1972 WSOP Main Event In 1972, after two years of Johnny Moss winning the World Championship, a controversial deal was struck in the WSOP Main Event. Going down in history as the first ‘ICM’ deal at a final table, the winner was a controversial figure in his own right as one […]
The Story of the 1971 WSOP Main Event In 1971, the best poker players in the world again gathered in Las Vegas to play in the second-ever World Series of Poker. Sin City hosted its first-ever WSOP Main Event, a freezeout tournament that would produce a world champion. In 1970, a player vote had handed […]
The Story of the 1970 WSOP Main Event The first-ever World Series of Poker’s ‘Main Event’ was very different from all those that have followed in the years since. Over half a century ago, the atmosphere was far from the sprawling mass of poker tables, over 100 bracelet events and other festival frolics that each […]
Welcome to the enthralling fusion of intellect and imagination, where the strategic mastery of poker meets the boundless realms of literature. In this captivating exploration, we delve into the vibrant intersection of poker—a game renowned for its blend of skill, psychology, and chance—with the rich tapestry of storytelling. From the hallowed halls of poker legends […]
Oh, what a tale we have to unfold today, dear readers! A young man, on the brink of stepping into a promising career in law, suddenly takes a detour, a gamble if you will, into the vibrant world of poker. Yes, we are talking about none other than the son of a poker legend, Todd […]
Have you ever found yourself at a poker table, feeling the intensity of the gaze of your opponents, sensing the weight of the chips, and smelling the faint hint of aged felt? If so, you know that poker isn’t just a game; it’s an experience. But how do top players share these incredible experiences, and […]
Oh, gather around, dear readers, as we embark on a thrilling journey through the life of a man who has graced the poker tables with an elegance that is nothing short of legendary. Yes, we are talking about the one and only, Crandell “Dandy” Addington, a name that resonates with grandeur and sophistication in the […]
GGPoker joins the worldwide poker community in mourning the passing of Doyle ‘Texas Dolly’ Brunson, who passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Widely known as ‘The Godfather of Poker’, Brunson was a two-time World Series of Poker Main Event champion and one of the most-recognizable figures in the poker world. He held eight […]
The world of professional poker has a long and storied history. Since the first World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 1970, competitive poker tournaments have given players from all over a chance to shine. New players always joining the field, with countless people vying for the fame and fortune of winning a big event. While […]
