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1975 World Series of Poker

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1975 World Series of Poker
LocationBinion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada
DatesMay 6 – May 15
Champion
United States Sailor Roberts
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The 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held in May 1975 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]

Preliminary events

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Event Winner Prize Runner-up
$1K 7 Card Razz Sam Angel $17K Unknown
$1K Deuce to 7 Draw Billy Baxter $35K Unknown
$5K No Limit Texas hold 'em Jay Heimowitz $32K Unknown
$1K 7-Card Stud Johnny Moss $44K Unknown

Main Event

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There were 21 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10K to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[2]

Final table

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Place Name Prize
1st Bryan "Sailor" Roberts $210K
2nd Bob Hooks None
3rd Crandell Addington None
4th Aubrey Day None
5th Unknown None
6th Jesse Alto None

References

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  1. ^ "6th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1975: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
  2. ^ Streltcoff, Max (2024-05-29). "The Biggest Prize of Its Time". PokerListings. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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