1974 World Series of Poker
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The 1974 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held in May 1974 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
| 1974 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 6 – May 11 |
| Champion | |
 Johnny Moss | |
← 1973 1975 → | |
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5K 5 Card Stud | Bill Boyd | $40K | Unknown |
| $1K 7 Card Razz | Jimmy Casella | $25K | Charlie Hall |
| $10K 7-Card Stud | $41K | Johnny Moss | |
| $1K No Limit Hold'em | Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston | $11.1K | Pete Kay |
| $5K Deuce to 7 Draw | Brian "Sailor" Roberts | $36K | Larry Perkins |
There were 16 entrants to the main event in 1974. Each paid $10K to enter the winner-take-all tournament.
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Johnny Moss | $160K |
| 2nd | Crandell Addington | None |
| 3rd | Sailor Roberts | None |
| 4th | Jesse Alto | None |
| 5th | Sid Wyman | None |
| 6th | Bob Hooks | None |