The 1976 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held from May 3 to May 10, 1976 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
| 1976 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 3 – 10 |
| Champion | |
 Doyle Brunson | |
Preliminary events
editThe 1976 WSOP featured seven preliminary events.[2] Moss's win in Event #6 made him the first player in WSOP to win six career bracelets.
| # | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 56 | Howard Andrew (1/1) | $28,000 | Al Ethier | [3] |
| 2 | $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 25 | Howard Andrew (1/2) | $24,000 | Dewey Tomko | [4] |
| 3 | $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | 26 | Doyle Brunson (1/1) | $90,250 | Aubrey Day (0/1) | [5] |
| 4 | $1,000 Ace to Five Draw | 80 | Perry Green (1/1) | $68,300 | Bill Orman | [6] |
| 5 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud Split | 17 | Doc Green (1/1) | $12,750 | Artie Cobb | [7] |
| 6 | $500 Seven Card Stud | 52 | Johnny Moss (1/6) | $13,000 | Hal Wilber | [8] |
| 7 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | 11 | Walter Smiley (1/1) | $35,000 | Eric Drache | [9] |
Main Event
editThere were 22 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[10] The 1976 Championship was the first WSOP Main Event to award the winner a gold bracelet along with the cash prize.[citation needed] Doyle Brunson's win was the first of two consecutive Main Events for the future Poker Hall of Famer.
Final table
edit| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Doyle Brunson (1/2) | $220,000 |
| 2nd | Jesse Alto | None |
| 3rd | Tommy Hufnagle | None |
| 4th | Crandell Addington | None |
| 5th | Bob Hooks | None |
| 6th | Unknown | None |
References
edit- ^ "1976 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule". WSOP.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "7th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1976: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #1: $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #2: $2,500 No Limit Hold'em". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #3: $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #4: $1,000 Limit A-5 Draw Lowball". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #5: $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #6: $500 Limit Seven Card Stud". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "1976 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #7: $5,000 Limit Seven Card Stud". World Series of Poker. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ Streltcoff, Max (June 17, 2024). "WSOP 1976 – The First Doyle Brunson Victory". PokerListings. Retrieved November 11, 2024.