1975 World Series of Poker
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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
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 Seven Card Razz | Sam Angel | $17,000 | Unknown |
| $1,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | Billy Baxter | $35,000 | Unknown |
| $5,000 No Limit Texas hold 'em | Jay Heimowitz | $32,000 | Unknown |
| $1,000 Seven-Card Stud | Johnny Moss | $44,000 | Unknown |
Main Event
There were 21 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament. It was the first WSOP Main Event to award the winner a gold bracelet along with the cash prize.
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brian "Sailor" Roberts | $210,000 |
| 2nd | Bob Hooks | None |
| 3rd | Crandall Addington | None |
| 4th | Aubrey Day | None |
| 5th | Unknown | None |
| 6th | Jesse Alto | None |
