The World Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker
Originally, the World Series of Poker began as an invitational game in Reno, Nevada, and was started by Tom Morehead. The series of tournaments that we have come to know and love today, however, is the creation of Casino Owner, Legend and Poker Player Benny Binion and his sons Jack and Ted Binion. In the 70's, the game of Poker could not be found in most casinos since it was so hard to detect and keep out cheaters. It was because of The World Series of Poker as well as better security and the influence of the Binion Family that poker finally found its way into more casinos and became the extremely popular game it is today.
The first World Series of Poker that was held at Binion’s Horseshoe Casino was in 1970. The game had seven players and the winner was Johnny Moss. Mr. Moss was dubbed the first World Champion of Poker and his prize was a Silver Cup. Beginning with the 1971 World Series of Poker and continuing since, all World Series of Poker Tournaments have had cash prizes for their winners. And today, winners not only get their cash prizes, but the esteemed Golden Bracelet as well.
Grab your chance at the WSOP from these great Pokerrooms....
Party Poker, Poker.com and PokerRoom are all holding tournaments and or satellites for a chance at at seat in the 2006 World Series of Poker Championship. To enter varies from site to site. So be sure to check! Here is a quick rundown to get you on your way.
PokerRoom - Holds a huge promotion such as the BUSTING BELLAGIO promo this year, entrants qualify by competing in this promotion and can win one ticket to the tryout final. Go to PokerRoom for all the details as they become available.
Party Poker - offers World Series of Poker Steps Tournaments as well as other qualifying tournaments to enter the 2006 World Series of Poker. All the details are posted on the website as they become available. Go to Party Poker for schedules, tournaments and promotions.
Poker.com - Poker.com will be holding Satellites to the WSOP starting in January so be sure to check here or the Poker.com website for all the details as they become available.
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World Series of Poker When and Where
World Series of Poker 2005 Winner
How to enter World Series of Poker 2006
World Series of Poker Past Winners
