World Series of Poker - Texas Hold 'em

World Series of Poker statistics and facts

World Series of Poker occurs each year through a collection of tournaments which are tied into one marquee event held in Las Vegas. Founded by Benny Binion, the casino tycoon, the World Series of Poker competition began in 1970 and contains 58 individual card games with Texas Hold 'em being the gamers favourite. Traditionally one of the major gaming events on the planet, the winning player takes home a substantial cash prize and a bracelet. Only two players, Johnny Moss and Stu Ungar have succeeded in winning a hat-trick of poker titles during the poker competition whilst Moss, Ungar, Doyle Bronson and Johnny Chan have won two years in a row. Analytically, the biggest success in the World Poker Series tournament is Phil Hellmuth from Madison Wisconsin, who has emerged victorious with 11 World Series of Poker bracelets. In 2010 the World Series of Poker was won by Jonathan Duhamel, the first Canadian to win the title.