1973 World Series of Poker
The 1973 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe. The 1973 series marked the first time a single player won more than one preliminary World Series of Poker event. The 1973 WSOP was the 4th annual poker.
Preliminary events[]
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1K 7 Card Razz | Sam Angel | $32k | Unknown |
| $3K Deuce to 7 Draw | Aubrey Day | $17k | Unknown |
| $1K No Limit Hold'em | Walter "Puggy" Pearson | $17k | Unknown |
| $4K 7-card stud | Walter "Puggy" Pearson | $32k | Eric Drache |
| $3K Deuce to 7 Draw | Jack Straus | $17k | Unknown |
| Limit A to 5 Draw | Joe Bernstein | $21k | Unknown |
| 5 Card Stud | Bill Boyd | $10k | Unknown |
Main Event[]
There were 13 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10K to enter the winner-take-all tournament.
Final table[]
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Walter "Puggy" Pearson | $130K |
| 2nd | Johnny Moss | None |
| 3rd | Jack Straus | None |
| 4th | Bobby Brazil | None |
| 5th | Bob Hooks | None |
| 6th | Brian "Sailor" Roberts | None |
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