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1975 World Series of Poker
Series of poker tournaments
Series of poker tournaments
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | 1975 World Series of Poker |
| location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| dates | May 6 – May 10 |
| champion | USA Sailor Roberts |
| prev | [1974](1974-world-series-of-poker) |
| next | [1976](1976-world-series-of-poker) |
The 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held from May 6 to May 10, 1975 at Binion's Horseshoe.
Events
There were four preliminary events at the 1975 World Series of Poker. Moss became the first player in WSOP history to win five career bracelets. Future Poker Hall of Famer Billy Baxter won his first WSOP event in Event #3.
| # | Date | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 6, 1975 | $1,000 Limit [Seven-Card Stud](7-card-stud) | 44 | Johnny Moss (1/5) | $44,000 | *Unknown* | [ Results](https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&tid=2250&grid=224) |
| 2 | May 7, 1975 | $1,000 Limit Razz | 17 | Sam Angel (1/2) | $17,000 | *Unknown* | [ Results](https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&tid=2251&grid=224) |
| 3 | May 8, 1975 | $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball | 7 | Billy Baxter (1/1) | $35,000 | *Unknown* | [ Results](https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&tid=2252&grid=224) |
| 4 | May 9, 1975 | $1,000 No Limit Texas hold 'em | 32 | Jay Heimowitz (1/1) | $32,000 | *Unknown* | [ Results](https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&tid=2253&grid=224) |
| 5 | May 10, 1975 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 21 | Sailor Roberts (1/2) | $210,000 | Bob Hooks | [Results](https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/results/?aid=2&grid=224&tid=2254&rr=-1) |
Main Event
There were 21 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament. Roberts defeated Hooks heads-up with pocket jacks holding against a missed flush draw. Roberts and Hooks had agreed to split the first-place prize, which was unknown to Horseshoe owner Benny Binion.
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sailor Roberts | $210,000 |
| 2nd | Bob Hooks | None |
| 3rd | Crandell Addington | None |
| 4th | Aubrey Day | None |
| 5th | *Unknown* | None |
| 6th | Jesse Alto | None |
References
References
- "6th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1975: Hendon Mob Poker Database".
- "1975 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule".
- Harris, Paul. (2018-07-28). "Did you know a San Angelo man won the World Series of Poker?".
- Streltcoff, Max. (2024-05-29). "The Biggest Prize of Its Time".
- (1975-05-19). "Pair of Jacks Nets Nevadan $200,000 In Poker ‘Series’".
- Burnett, Andrew. (2016-06-23). "Bob Hooks, Who Managed the First WSOP, Passes Away".
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