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The 1976 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binion's Horseshoe.
[edit] Preliminary events
| Event |
Winner |
Prize |
Runner-up |
| $2,500 No Limit Hold'em |
Howard Andrew |
$28,000 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 No Limit Hold'em |
Howard Andrew |
$23,600 |
Unknown |
| $5,000 Deuce to Seven Draw |
Doyle Brunson |
$80,250 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 Ace to Five Draw |
Perry Green |
$68,300 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 Seven Card Stud Split |
Doc Green |
$12,750 |
Unknown |
| $500 Seven Card Stud |
Johnny Moss |
$13,000 |
Unknown |
| $5,000 Seven Card Stud |
Walter Smiley |
$35,000 |
Unknown |
[edit] Main Event
There were 22 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.
[edit] Final table
| Place |
Name |
Prize |
| 1st |
Doyle Brunson |
$220,000 |
| 2nd |
Jesse Alto |
None |
| 3rd |
Unknown |
None |
| 4th |
Unknown |
None |
| 5th |
Unknown |
None |
| 6th |
Unknown |
None |
Major poker tournaments
|
| World Series of Poker ('70, '71, '72, '73, '74, '75, '76, '77, '78, '79, '80, '81, '82, '83, '84, '85, '86, '87, '88, '89, '90, '91, '92, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, World Series of Poker circuit events, World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions) |
| World Poker Tour (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - European Poker Tour (1, 2, 3) - Late Night Poker (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) |
| Professional Poker Tour - Poker Million - Poker Superstars (1, 2, 3) - Poker Nations Cup - World Heads-Up - National Heads-Up - Ultimate Poker Challenge (1, 2, 3) - Aussie Millions - Grand Prix |
