2005 World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker 2005 took place in the gambling metropolis of Las Vegas, Nevada between the 2nd and 15th of July. It 45 events were held, all of which were played with buy-ins. To participate in the most important poker tournament in the world, you had to pay an amount depending on the game between $ 500 and $ 10,000. Interest in the 2005 WSOP was as big as ever. The American sports broadcaster ESPN reported daily live, with analyzes and backgrounds. TV crews from 14 countries were on hand. The television station Sport 1 still shows excerpts of the tournament.

Events

Main Event

There were 5661 poker players who paid the buy-in of $ 10,000. There have however played only 5619. Thus, it was at the time, the largest tournament outside of the Internet. The doubling of the field to the previous year is because more and more players have qualified online.

All tournaments were held in Las Vegas at the Rio All - Suite Hotel and Casino. In honor of the legendary Binion 's Horseshoe, it was the scene of the final table.

Final table

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Circuit Tournaments | Tournament of Champions

World Series of Poker
Sporting event in 2005

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