| 1976 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe,Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 3 – 10 |
| Champion | |
 Doyle Brunson | |
← 1975 1977 → | |
The1976World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series ofpoker tournaments held from May 3 to May 10, 1976 atBinion's Horseshoe.[1]
The 1976 WSOP featured seven preliminary events.[2] Howard Andrew became the second player in WSOP history to win the first two events of a single World Series, joining Jimmy Casella from 1974. Moss's win in Event #6 made him the first player in WSOP to win six career bracelets. Future Hall of Famer and established poker professional Doyle Brunson won his first two career WSOP bracelets.
| # | Date | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 3, 1976 | $1,000No-Limit Hold'em | 56 | Howard Andrew(1/1) | $28,000 | Al Ethier | Results |
| 2 | May 4, 1976 | $2,500No-Limit Hold'em | 25 | Howard Andrew(1/2) | $24,000 | Dewey Tomko | Results |
| 3 | May 5, 1976 | $5,000 Deuce to SevenDraw | 26 | Doyle Brunson(1/1) | $90,250 | Aubrey Day(0/1) | Results |
| 4 | May 6, 1976 | $1,000 Ace to Five Draw | 80 | Perry Green(1/1) | $68,300 | Bill Orman | Results |
| 5 | May 7, 1976 | $1,000Seven Card Stud Split | 17 | Doc Green(1/1) | $12,750 | Artie Cobb | Results |
| 6 | May 8, 1976 | $500 Seven Card Stud | 52 | Johnny Moss(1/6) | $13,000 | Hal Wilber | Results |
| 7 | May 9, 1976 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | 11 | Walter Smiley(1/1) | $35,000 | Eric Drache | Results |
| 8 | May 10, 1976 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | 22 | Doyle Brunson(2/2) | $220,000 | Jesse Alto | Results |
There were 22 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the winner-take-all tournament.[3] The 1976 Championship was the first WSOP Main Event to award the winner a gold bracelet along with the cash prize.[citation needed] In the final hand of the Main Event, Jesse Alto heldA♣ J♥, while Doyle Brunson held10♠ 2♠. The flop cameA♥ J♠ 10♥ giving two pairs for Alto and one pair for Brunson. Alto then led out with a pot size bet, Brunson with the chip lead countered by moving all-in, which was called. The turn came2♣, giving Brunson two pair but still trailing, the river brought10♦ giving Brunson a full house and the win.[4][5] Doyle Brunson's win was the first of two consecutive Main Events for the future Poker Hall of Famer.[6]
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Doyle Brunson | $220,000 |
| 2nd | Jesse Alto | None |
| 3rd | Tommy Hufnagle | None |
| 4th | Crandell Addington | None |
| 5th | Bob Hooks | None |
| 6th | Unknown | None |