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World Series of Poker 2005
In 1949, gambling icon Benny Binion hosted a high-stakes poker marathon between famed gamblers Nicholas 'Nick the Greek' Dandolos, and Johnny Moss. Moss won "the biggest game in town" and an estimated $2 million purse.
21 years later Binion revived the event and dubbed it the "World Series Of Poker" Again, Jonny Moss won.
Last year 2,576 entered the 35th Championship event, playing for a total prize pool of more than $49 million in forty five events.
It is now the biggest, most famous poker event on the planet.
Every player's dream is to play and win not just the prized WSOP bracelet, but also immortality and the eternal respect of the poker world.
2005 promises to be a record setting year for prize money with the introduction of the Circuit Tournaments and the biggest World Series Of Poker yet.
The William Hill Poker Room is delighted to announce the launch of 2005 WSOP satellites . We are offering the opportunity for you to win through to a major WSOP final and play the world's finest for big money, from just $11 (£6). We will even pay for your travel and hotels.
Need inspiration? Just look at Chris Moneymaker, who won the 2003 WSOP Championship having started in a $40 online satellite...
(Article courtesy of William Hill)
