World Series of Poker History
Here is a list of the past winners of the world series of poker and their winnings.
How many bracelets will Phil Hellmuth win? Will Mike “The Mouth” Matusow blow up again? A lot can, and will, happen during the WSOP, and PokerListings.com will be there to bring you all the action from the Rio Casino. The WSOP is a spectacular poker bonanza that goes on for weeks, and at PokerListings.com you will find the latest WSOPlive updates, exclusive player interviews, photos and blogs.
2006 - Jamie Gold $12 Million
2005 - Joseph Hachem $7 Million
Year |
Winner |
Prize |
Year |
Winner |
Prize |
2004 |
Greg Raymer |
$5,000,000 |
1987 |
Johnny Chan |
$625,000 |
2003 |
Chris Moneymaker |
$2,500,000 |
1986 |
Berry Johnston |
$570,000 |
2002 |
Robert Varkonyi |
$2,000,000 |
1985 |
Bill Smith |
$700,000 |
2001 |
Carlos Mortenson |
$1,500,000 |
1984 |
Jack Keller |
$660,000 |
2000 |
Chris Ferguson |
$1,500,000 |
1983 |
Tom McEvoy |
$580,000 |
1999 |
J. J. Furlong |
$1,000,000 |
1982 |
Jack Strauss |
$520,000 |
1998 |
Scotty Nguyen |
$1,000,000 |
1981 |
Stu Ungar |
$375,000 |
1997 |
Stu Ungar |
$1,000,000 |
1980 |
Stu Ungar |
$385,000 |
1996 |
Huck Seed |
$1,000,000 |
1979 |
Hal Fowler |
$270,000 |
1995 |
Dan Harrington |
$1,000,000 |
1978 |
Bobby Baldwin |
$210,000 |
1994 |
Russ Hamilton |
$1,000,000 |
1977 |
Doyle Brunson |
$340,000 |
1993 |
Jim Bechtel |
$1,000,000 |
1976 |
Doyle Brunson |
$220,000 |
1992 |
Hamid Dastmalchi |
$1,000,000 |
1975 |
Sailor Roberts |
$210,000 |
1991 |
Brad Daugherty |
$1,000,000 |
1974 |
Johnny Moss |
$160,000 |
1990 |
Mansour Matloubi |
$895,000 |
1973 |
Puggy Pearson |
$130,000 |
1989 |
Phil Hellmuth Jr. |
$755,000 |
1972 |
Amarillo Slim Preston |
$80,000 |
1988 |
Johnny Chan |
$700,000 |
1971 |
Johnny Moss |
$30,000 |
It’s amazing how the world series of poker (wsop) has grown over the years.
2005 World Series of Poker (wsop) is looking to be even bigger this year with over five thousand competitors. Poker is one the biggest most played sports in the world exceeding golf with over a hundred million players. You can expect more big money for poker too and the World Series of Poker is the best place to find it.
Big sponsors and even bigger ego’s it’s the game that favors the guy with the brain and the balls. Poker tournaments like the world series of poker sure bring that on.
Will it be a new face or will an old pro pull it off? That’s the question going through most poker peoples minds right now, since poker is attracting people from all over the world the competition is getting to serious new levels and this means new talent with more dedication. Will it be and old hand or a new face like David Williams. So many questions are being left unanswered.
The professionals all want this title, and its not just the prize money, it’s the endorsements and publicity that go with it. It’s the best of the best competing under the spotlight for pokers most prestigious prize. Wow! It gets me excited just thinking about watching the first show on ESPN.
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