World Series Of Poker History - Questions 4, 5 & 6
4. In 1973, CBS Sports televised the World Series of Poker for the first time. The WSOP was also expanded for the first time to include four preliminary events. Name them.
5. The World Series of Poker saw many changes in 1978. To start, it was the first year that the main event’s prize money was divided up, with the top five finishers all received a cash payout. It was also the first year a woman entered the WSOP. Who was she?
6. The year was 1979 and it was the first year that the World Series of Poker’s main event was won by an amateur player. What was his name?
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4. Seven-card stud, razz, deuce-to-seven draw, and a lower buy-in no limit hold’em event.
5. Barbara Freer became the first player to break the sex barrier, taking her place in what had been an all-male poker fraternity.
6. Hal Fowler was the first amateur champion.
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