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World Series of Poker Sets Records as It Approaches 50th Anniversary
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) will celebrate its 50th anniversary in a few days. This year, the WSOP organizers have prepared 89 tournaments, the most in the series' history. The most affordable tournament in 2018 had a buy-in of $365.
The Colossus tournament in 2015 had 22,374 players, with the winner receiving over 1,100 buy-ins. The main tournament in 2006 had 8,773 players, with Jamie Gold winning $12,000,000. Martin Jacobson won $10,000,000 in 2014 by defeating 6,682 players.
Johnny Moss was the first WSOP champion, determined by a vote after a week of high-stakes cash games. Antonio Esfandiari has won the most prize money in WSOP tournaments, totaling $22,283,326. Mike Sexton has made money in WSOP tournaments for 31 consecutive years. Phil Hellmuth has the most tournament bracelets (15) and the most final table appearances (61).
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