1971 World Series of Poker

The 1971 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binion's Horseshoe

Preliminary events

Event Winner Prize Runner-up
Limit Seven-Card Stud Puggy Pearson $10,000 Unknown
Limit Razz Jimmy Casella $10,000 Unknown
Limit Five-Card Stud Bill Boyd $10,000 Unknown
Limit Ace to Five Draw Johnny Moss $10,000 Unknown


Main Event

There were 6 entrants to the main event. Each paid $5,000 to enter the tournament. The game played was No Limit Texas Hold em.From Wikipedia

Final table

Place Name Prize

1st Johnny Moss $30,000
2nd Walter "Puggy" Pearson None
3rd Unknown None
4th Unknown None
5th Unknown None
6th Unknown None