Poker, the cheat game of the past, has become the game of flashy entertainment,
celebrity players, and hottest jackpots. Different poker tournaments are arranged
on regular basis to satisfy poker crazies. Among many other poker tournaments,
WORLD SERIES OF POKER is the most popular. The World Series of Poker is the fascinating
event and one of the most prestigious poker tournaments in the world. First played
in 1970, the World Series of Poker has grown in popularity ever since. The World
Series of Poker consists of a number of poker tournaments of various poker games
including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Razz, and Stud Poker.
World Series of Poker started in 1970. However, this idea was actually conceived
more than two decades earlier. A gambler Nicholas met the Benny Binion in summer
1949. He gave the idea that to challenge the best in a high-stakes poker marathon.
He agreed to this idea and arranged the first poker marathon. This marathon was
arranged between Dandolos and the Johnny Moss. This marathon last till five months
and general public viewed this marathon quite enthusiastically. Moss won this
marathon and got $2 million. Due to its popularity, Binion decided to arrange
this event each year and named it as "world series of Poker". Today
this series has become an international sports event. The rules of this event
are: