The 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held from May 6 to May 15, 1975 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
| 1975 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 6 – May 15 |
| Champion | |
 Sailor Roberts | |
Preliminary events
editThere were four preliminary events at the 1975 World Series of Poker.[2]
| # | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 Limit Seven-Card Stud | 44 | Johnny Moss (1/5) | $44,000 | Unknown | [3] |
| 2 | $1,000 Limit Razz | 17 | Sam Angel (1/2) | $17,000 | Unknown | [4] |
| 3 | $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball | 7 | Billy Baxter (1/1) | $35,000 | Unknown | [5] |
| 4 | $1,000 No Limit Texas hold 'em | 32 | Jay Heimowitz (1/1) | $32,000 | Unknown | [6] |
Main Event
editThere were 21 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[7]
Final table
edit| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sailor Roberts (1/2) | $210,000 |
| 2nd | Bob Hooks | None |
| 3rd | Crandell Addington | None |
| 4th | Aubrey Day (0/1) | None |
| 5th | Unknown | None |
| 6th | Jesse Alto | None |
References
edit- ^ "6th World Series of Poker - WSOP 1975: Hendon Mob Poker Database". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "1975 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "1975 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #1: $1,000 Limit Seven Card Stud". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "1975 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #2: $1,000 Limit Razz". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "1975 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #3: $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "1975 WSOP Tournament Results - Event #4: $1,000 No-Limit Hold'em". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Streltcoff, Max (2024-05-29). "The Biggest Prize of Its Time". PokerListings. Retrieved 2024-11-11.