1978 World Series of Poker
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The 1978 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binion's Horseshoe.
Preliminary events
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| ,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | Billy Baxter | ,000 | Unknown |
| ,000 Seven Card Razz | Gary Berland | ,200 | Unknown |
| 0 Seven Card Stud | Gary Berland | ,100 | Unknown |
| ,000 Seven Card Stud | Doyle Brunson | ,000 | Unknown |
| ,000 No Limit Hold'em | Aubrey Day | ,600 | Unknown |
| 0 Ladies' Seven Card Stud | Terry King | ,080 | Unknown |
| ,000 Draw High | Lakewood Louie | ,000 | Unknown |
| ,500 No Limit Hold'em | Hans "Tuna" Lund | ,800 | Unknown |
| ,000 Seven Card Stud Split | David "Chip" Reese | ,200 | Unknown |
| ,000 Ace to Five Draw | Henry Young | ,200 | Unknown |
Main Event
There were 42 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bobby Baldwin | 0,000 |
| 2nd | Crandall Addington | ,000 |
| 3rd | Louis Hunsucker | ,000 |
| 4th | Buck Buchanan | ,000 |
| 5th | Jesse Alto | ,000 |
| 6th | Unknown | Unknown |
Fall of World Champions
- Day 1: Johnny Moss, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Walter "Puggy" Pearson, Brian "Sailor" Roberts, Doyle Brunson [(1)]
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