1977 World Series of Poker
Series of poker tournaments
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The 1977 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe from April 28 to May 10, 1977.[1]
LocationBinion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada
DatesApril 28 – May 10
| 1977 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | April 28 – May 10 |
| Champion | |
 Doyle Brunson | |
Events
The 1977 WSOP featured 12 preliminary events.[2] The 1977 WSOP featured the first Ladies' Championship event.[3] Doyle Brunson recorded consecutive years recording multiple bracelet wins.
| # | Date | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 28, 1977 | $5,000 Ace to Five Draw Lowball | 36 | Billy Allen (1/1) | $10,800 | Vic Resnick | Results |
| 2 | April 29, 1977 | $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | 11 | Bobby Baldwin (1/1) | $80,000 | Billy Baxter (0/1) | Results |
| 3 | April 30, 1977 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud (Rebuy) | 11 | Bobby Baldwin (1/2) | $44,000 | Ralph Levitt | Results |
| 4 | May 1, 1977 | $500 Limit Razz | 21 | Gary Berland (1/1) | $6,300 | Chip Reese | Results |
| 5 | May 2, 1977 | $10,000 Seven Card Stud Split | 7 | Doyle Brunson (1/3) | $52,500 | David Sklansky | Results |
| 6 | May 3, 1977 | $5000 Ace to Five Draw | 2 | Perry Green (1/2) | $10,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 7 | May 4, 1977 | $1,000 No Limit Hold'em | 55 | George Huber (1/1) | $33,000 | Milton Butts | Results |
| 8 | May 5, 1977 | $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 38 | Louis Sager Hunsucker Jr. (1/1) | $34,200 | Wayne Bingham | Results |
| 9 | May 6, 1977 | $100 Ladies' Seven Card Stud | 93 | Jackie McDaniels (1/1) | $5,580 | Linda Davis | Results |
| 10 | May 7, 1977 | $1,000 7 Card Stud Split | 18 | Fats Morgan (1/1) | $10,800 | Dave Levine | Results |
| 11 | May 8, 1977 | $500 Seven Card Stud | 38 | Jeff Sandow (1/1) | $11,400 | Roger Moore | Results |
| 12 | May 9, 1977 | $5,000 Limit Razz | 5 | Richard Schwartz (1/1) | $25,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 13 | May 10, 1977 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 34 | Doyle Brunson (2/4) | $340,000 | Gary Berland (0/1) | Results |
Main Event
There were 34 entrants to the Main Event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[4][5] Brunson joined Johnny Moss as the only two-time winners of the Main Event at the time.[6] Brunson once again won the Main Event with the same hole cards as the previous year, the 10–2.[7][8]
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Doyle Brunson | $340,000 |
| 2nd | Gary Berland | None |
| 3rd | Milo Jacobson | None |
| 4th | Andy Moore | None |
| 5th | Sailor Roberts[9] | None |
| 6th | Unknown | None |