1974 World Series of Poker
| 1974 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 6 – May 11 |
| Champion | |
 Johnny Moss | |
The 1974 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held from May 6 to May 11, 1974 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
Preliminary events
[edit]| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5K 5 Card Stud | Bill Boyd | $40K | Unknown |
| $1K 7 Card Razz | Jimmy Casella | $25K | Charlie Hall |
| $10K 7-Card Stud | $41K | Johnny Moss | |
| $1K No Limit Hold'em | Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston | $11.1K | Pete Kay |
| $5K Deuce to 7 Draw | Brian "Sailor" Roberts | $36K | Larry Perkins |
Main Event
[edit]There were 16 entrants to the $10,000 buy-in winner-take-all Main Event.[2]
Final table
[edit]| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Johnny Moss | $160K |
| 2nd | Crandell Addington | None |
| 3rd | Sailor Roberts | None |
| 4th | Jesse Alto | None |
| 5th | Sid Wyman | None |
| 6th | Bob Hooks | None |
References
[edit]- ^ "5th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1974: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Streltcoff, Max (2024-05-23). "WSOP 1974: First Bracelet in Poker History". PokerListings. Retrieved 2024-11-11.