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 […]

The History of the World Series of Poker: 1990-2003 In the first article in our series on the history of the World Series of Poker, we looked at the formation of the world’s oldest and most revered poker title, the original world championship, and which legendary names were the first to be able to call […]

A Brief History of Poker: Until 1800ish “In the beginning, everything was even money.” Those are the words of Mike Caro, well-known poker strategist and author. He meant that when something is new to people, such as gambling, it is very hard to judge in terms of profitability or practicability. When we were just kids, […]

The 2022 WSOP From the Eye of a Reporter During the World Series of Poker, poker enthusiasts from around the world turn their attention to Las Vegas as the biggest names in the poker world head off to compete for the most coveted prize in poker, a WSOP Gold Bracelet. Alongside these professionals are thousands […]

The History of the World Series of Poker: 1970-1989 The World Series of Poker is currently the most popular poker festival in the world. With millions of dollars won year in and year out, this legendary series of poker tournaments, bracelet events, and cash games are a poker player’s paradise. Staged in Las Vegas, the […]