1971 World Series of Poker
| 1971 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 1 – 15 |
| Champion | |
 Johnny Moss | |
The 1971 buy-in of $1K, while the Main Event buy-in was $5K.[1]
Preliminary events
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1K Limit 7-Card Stud
|
Puggy Pearson[2] | $10K | Unknown |
| $1K Limit Razz | Jimmy Casella[3] | $10K | Unknown |
| $1K Limit 5-Card Stud
|
Bill Boyd[4] | $10K | Unknown |
| $1K Limit A-to-5 Draw | Johnny Moss[5] | $10K | Unknown |
Main Event
There were 6 entrants to the main event, each paying $5K to enter the tournament.Johnny Chan (in 1987 and 1988).
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Johnny Moss | $30K |
| 2nd | Jack Straus | None |
| 3rd | Doyle Brunson | None |
| 4th | Jimmy Casella | None |
| 5th | Walter "Puggy" Pearson | None |
| 6th | Bryan "Sailor" Roberts | None |
References
- CardPlayer Magazine. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- CardPlayer Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- CardPlayer Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- CardPlayer Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- CardPlayer Magazine. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
- ^ "2nd World Series of Poker 1971 $5K No Limit Hold'em World Championship". The Hendon Mob. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.