1975 World Series of Poker
| 1975 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 6 – 10 |
| Champion | |
| Sailor Roberts | |
The 1975 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held from May 6 to 10, 1975, at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
Events
There were four preliminary events at the 1975 World Series of Poker.[2] 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 | 44 | Johnny Moss (1/5) | $44,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 2 | May 7, 1975 | $1,000 Limit Razz | 17 | Sam Angel (1/2) | $17,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 3 | May 8, 1975 | $5,000 No-Limit 2-7 Draw Lowball | 7 | Billy Baxter (1/1) | $35,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 4 | May 9, 1975 | $1,000 No Limit Texas hold 'em | 32 | Jay Heimowitz (1/1) | $32,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 5 | May 10, 1975 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 21 | Sailor Roberts (1/2) | $210,000 | Bob Hooks | Results |
Main Event
There were 21 entrants to the main event.[3] Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[4] Roberts defeated Hooks heads-up with pocket jacks holding against a missed flush draw.[5] Roberts and Hooks had agreed to split the first-place prize, which was unknown to Horseshoe owner Benny Binion.[6]
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 |
Sailor Roberts was one of the six players at the original 1970 WSOP and part of the famous travelling trio with Doyle Brunson and Amarillo Slim.[7]
References
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- ^ "1975 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule". WSOP.com. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
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- ^ "Pair of Jacks Nets Nevadan $200,000 In Poker 'Series'". The New York Times. May 19, 1975. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
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- ^ "1975 World Series of Poker Information, Schedule & Winners". MTTDB.com. MTTDB.com. Retrieved March 4, 2026.