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The Story of the 1985 WSOP Main Event In 1985, one of the most charismatic characters in the history of poker became world champion. A neat fortnight of 14 events, concluding in the by now world-famous World Series of Poker Main Event, saw Bill Smith win his one and only World Championship and an incredible […]
The Story of the 1984 WSOP Main Event In 1984, one year on from Tom McEvoy’s slow and methodical takedown of Rod Peate heads-up, a far more aggressive player became world champion. Slaying a field of 132 players – a significant increase of 24 entries from 1983 – was ‘Gentleman Jack’ Keller. A former U.S. […]
The intricate dance between poker and investing is a fascinating exploration of risk, strategy, and psychology. Both arenas demand a keen understanding of the odds, a strong emotional resilience, and an unwavering commitment to decision-making under uncertainty. Let’s shuffle through the lessons these worlds offer, revealing insights that resonate far beyond the felt and the […]
The Story of the 1983 WSOP Main Event Back in 1983, the future of the World Series of Poker was changed forever by a new winner who paid much less than the norm to play the Main Event. What did the 1983 world champion do? Which poker legend made the late stages of the Main […]
The Story of the 1982 WSOP Main Event From its formative years of action in Las Vegas, the World Series of Poker had changed significantly as it entered its 13th year in 1982. The first half of the 1970s had seen many early growth issues ironed out and the series expanded from a single WSOP […]
The Story of the 1981 WSOP Main Event A year on from Stu ‘The Kid’ Ungar’s epic win against Doyle Brunson in the 1980 WSOP Main Event, 75 players came to Las Vegas to play the World Championship event seeking their fortune. Their number included the defending champion, as Ungar bid to become only the […]
The Story of the 1980 WSOP Main Event A new era of poker action began in 1980 as the World Series of Poker entered its second decade with its youngest-ever winner. As the debate over whether poker players with experience or youth were better raged on in Las Vegas, a breath of fresh air arrived […]
WSOP International Circuit Arrives in Toronto, Canada The inaugural World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit event in Toronto, hosted at the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, brought a thrilling array of poker competitions to Canada’s largest city from March 22 to April 1, 2024. This landmark series featured eight circuit events, culminating in a highly […]
In the glittering world of poker, where the clash of intellects and the thrill of uncertainty reign supreme, a fascinating trend has emerged. Celebrities from various walks of life have been drawn to the felt tables, showcasing their skills in a game that demands a blend of strategy, psychology, and a dash of daring. But […]
The Story of the 1979 WSOP Main Event The 10th year of the World Series of Poker saw glamour like never before, with a dozen events thrilling poker fans across America. Whilst the World Series of Poker was not yet the global behemoth it is today, its reputation was growing. And with the Main Event […]
The Story of the 1978 WSOP Main Event After two years of domestic dominance from Doyle ‘Texas Dolly’ Brunson in 1976 and 1977, the 1978 World Series of Poker saw a new world champion win the famous gold bracelet in Las Vegas. A total of 11 events took place in Las Vegas, Nevada between May […]
GGPoker Unveils $250M Prize Pool For GGPoker World Festival Tournament Series The record-breaking online poker tournament series returns on May 5, featuring hundreds of series events across four buy-in tiers GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, is thrilled to announce the return of its highly-anticipated GGPoker World Festival online tournament series, set to take place […]
