The Championship Table: At the World Series of Poker

by Dana Smith, Ralph Wheeler, Tom McEvoy

From 1970 when the champion was presented a silver cup, to 2003 when the champion was awarded $2.5 million, The Championship Table celebrates three decades of poker champions who have vied for poker's most coveted title. This book includes the names and photographs of all the players who made the final table, the last hand the champion played against the runner-up, how they played their cards, and how much they won. The Championship Table also features interviews and conversations with the champions and runners-up as well as interesting highlights from each Series. A tribute to the players who have risked the $10,000 entry fee and pitted their skills against the best in the poker world's toughest arena. A fascinating and invaluable resource book for World Series of Poker (WSOP) buffs.

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2004

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Reviews

[Santiago Mansilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book summarizes the WSOP Main Event editions that were played from 1970 to 2009. Each year they tell who the finalists were, the final hand and in some editions they interview the champion or runner up. At the end there is a chapter dedicated to the Poker Hall of Fame where they briefly tell the achievements of each member. An excellent book to learn about the history of the WSOP Main Event.