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The World Series of Poker

 

by Jerry "Jet" Whittaker

January 23, 2006

 

The World Series of Poker; just the name alone gives a poker player a flutter in the midriff.  The thought of pitting your card playing abilities against the greats of the game is intimidating, while at the same time, exhilarating.  The World Series of Poker provides the gambler the opportunity to win millions of dollars in this contest of wills.   

Many consider poker as simply a game of chance.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  Every turn of the cards is a test in the psychology of human nature.  Is he or she bluffing?  Should you raise or fold against a pair of kings?  Do you stay in the game, hoping to fill an inside straight?  All gamblers ask themselves these questions in a game of poker.  However, for those men and women playing in the World Series of Poker, answering questions such as these may make the difference in losing their $10,000 buy-in or going home a multi-millionaire.  If nothing else, the World Series of Poker tests the ultimate stress levels and fortitude of the players.

The World Series of Poker has been around for over fifty years.  Officially, it made its first appearance in 1970.  Unofficially, it had its beginnings twenty years earlier when Nicholas “Nick the Greek” Dandolos played the poker legend Johnny Moss.  Casino host Benny Binion invited the public to watch the game which lasted over five months. The only breaks allowed were for sleeping.  Johnny Moss won the day and walked away with an estimated $2 million.

Johnny Moss held the title of World Champion in the World Poker Series until 1972, when “Amarillo Slim” Preston won the title.  Preston’s tour on the talk show circuit created a wider interest in the game.  From seven participants in the World Series of Poker in 1972, a whopping 5,619 players put up $10,000 buy-in money for the privilege of playing in the main event, “No-Limit Texas Hold-Em.”

The World Series of Poker is here to stay and has become one of Las Vegas’ main attractions.  The World Series of Poker offers huge rewards for exceptional players but ever more importantly, it offers an opportunity for the great players of the game to come together and compete against each other while making gaming history. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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