Tag: poker boom
Delving into the annals of poker history, one discovers the remarkable journey of Chris Moneymaker, whose transition from an accounting professional to a poker luminary exemplifies the narrative of extraordinary ambition and achievement. Initially immersed in the world of finance, Moneymaker’s foray into poker began not at the glamorous tables of high-stakes casinos but within […]
In an unprecedented turn of events, the 2023 World Series of Poker’s $10,000 Championship Main Event attracted a historical turnout of 10,043 individual players. This remarkable figure signifies a true surge in the number of players, not merely entries, and has sparked discussions about the potential renaissance of the poker boom. Interestingly, even traditionally smaller […]
In the first part of this three-part series we looked at the formation of the World Series of Poker and had a look at the original legends and WSOP main event winners, such as Doyle Brunson and the Johnny’s, Chan and Moss. Part two had us remembering the growth of poker through the 90’s and […]
