Each year the World Series of Poker is the source of many
incredible events. At the same time, some of them become truly memorable and
forever in the history of poker. Below are the 10 greatest moments in 40 years
of WSOP.
1. Chip and a chair:
The next time when you will have a few chips, and you would
think of an imminent departure, remember the story of the most outstanding
return to the table. Main Event 1982 Jack Straus went all-in, got called, and
lost already thought to leave. However, getting up from the table, he found
under a napkin on the table one remaining piece par value of $ 500. Incredible,
but with her help, he became the winner of this tournament.
2. Lightning strikes
at one point twice (1976, 1977):
You probably know that some players call card combination
10'2 “Doyle Brunson," but not everyone knows why. In 1976, the heads-up
main event against Jesse Alto, Brunson called with 10-2. The flop came AJ- 10,
resulting in Alto, two pairs, while Brunson just a couple of dozen. With a
deuce on the turn and two pairs was Doyle, and ten on the river gave him a full
house and his first title. The next year, the situation is exactly repeated in
the heads-up with Gary Berland. In Brunson had the same combination that, as in
1976, brought him victory in the Main Event.
3. Quarrel (2005):
Shawn Sheikhan
At the 2005 WSOP dispute between Mike Matusow and Shawn
Sheikhan escalated into a real war. The first incident occurred when Sheikhan
deciding whether to make him a raise preflop, and Matusow laughed and sang songs,
although he knew that his opponent was very lost. As a result Sheikhan dropped,
and the pot left two players, including Matusow. With the opening of the flop
Sheikhan angrily slammed on the table, and it was evident that, if he had not dropped,
he would have hit him. This angered Mat sow, and he said in an address Shawna
few swear words. Tournament Director Jack Effel suspended for a few hands of
both players. Soon, when they returned, Sheikhan flew, and it knocked him Matusow.
4. Champion barrier (2006):
Professional players consider the best player Chip Reese in
mixed games, although the general public, little was known about him until he
won the HORSE tournament buy- in of $ 50,000 at the WSOP in 2006. Reese not
only fought for three days against the best players, but also managed to beat
Andy Block in an incredible seven-hour heads-up. Reese won the tournament,
which is considered the elite players, was considered the "real"
world championship. Unfortunately, a year Reese died unexpectedly in his sleep.
However, his victory was not forgotten, and even brought the tournament to a
new level. Since then, in honor of a great player winner $ 50,000 HORSE
received the prize, known as David «Chip» Reese Memorial Trophy.
5. without Sols
(1998):
When the Main Event in 1998, Scotty Nguyen said one of his
most famous phrases, which secured his victory. Having a huge advantage over
his opponent in the heads-up, Kevin McBride, Nguyen called all his bets on board
8-9-9-8-8. The river Scotty went all-in, jumped up from the table and said, “You’re
doing a call, and it's all over." McBride thought he was bluffing, and
eventually made the call. However, Nguyen was indeed a senior full house. In
an interview after the game McBride, what phrase Nguyen forced him to call.
6. Starting boom
(2003):
In poker, not too many things that can compare to Chris
Moneymaker win the main event in 2003. Amateur player turned online satellite
buy- in of $ 40 in the victory with a prize of $ 2.5 million. More importantly,
“Moneymaker effect " initiated the poker boom. Inspired by Chris victory,
thousands of new players start playing online poker. Moneymaker showed by
example that in poker any player can win.
7. Double Whammy (1987.1988):
Over 40 years of World Series only three of the players
managed to win two consecutive Main Event: Stu Anger, Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan.
Of them can be considered the most outstanding performance of Chen. Not only
because he had to fight with a lot of players, but also because he was the last
player who was able to arrange two consecutive victories.
His first triumph was held in 1987, and then he began to
speak it as a new rising star of poker. Second victory in 1988 showed that he
was one of the greatest players of his generation. Incredibly , but he could
win a third consecutive time , but the heads-up Main Event in 1989 lost 24
-year-old Phil Hellmuth .
8. Infernal Fury
(2005):
Someone likes of Phil Hellmuth, and someone hates it. But no
one can deny its excellent results. Besides «Poker Brat» famous for its
explosive character. In the first day of the Main Event 2005 Phil appeared at
the table mostly with inexperienced players. After losing Jim Pittman Helmut
Bank issued against him the whole tirade.
9. Unique game Golda
(2006):
Main Event in 2006 broke all records with respect to the
prize pool ($ 82.5 million), the number of players and prizes for first place.
But that really should not be forgotten that the game Jamie Gold, who
eventually won. Throughout the tournament, he almost always spoke opponent
their pocket cards. However, they did call and fold when he needed it. However,
such an "honest" approach to the game never helped Golda.
10. Big baby:
Stu Ungar victory in 1997 was memorable for many reasons. It
was the only year when the main event was held outside of the casino, and the
players had to play in the unbearable heat. In addition, it was the third
victory in the Main Event Anger. However, more interesting facts before and
after it.
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