| 1984 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | May 1 – May 19 |
| Champion | |
 Jack Keller | |
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The 1984 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe.
Events
There were 13 preliminary events at the 1984 World Series of Poker. 11 of the 13 preliminary events, including the first ten, were awarded to the first-time bracelet winners.
| # | Date | Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 1984 | $1,000 No Limit Hold'em | Dick Albano (1/1) | $117,000 | Bobby Hoff | Results |
| 2 | May 2, 1984 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | Todd Baur (1/1) | $133,500 | Dean Williams | Results |
| 3 | May 3, 1984 | $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha (with Rebuy) | William Bennett (1/1) | $84,000 | David Sklansky (0/3) | Results |
| 4 | May 4, 1984 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud Split | Norman Berliner (1/1) | $50,000 | David Holzderber | Results |
| 5 | May 5, 1984 | $1,000 Ace to Five Draw | Paul Fontaine (1/1) | $54,500 | David Baxter (0/1) | Results |
| 6 | May 6, 1984 | $1,000 Seven Card Razz | Mike Hart (1/1) | $40,000 | David Singer | Results |
| 7 | May 7, 1984 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | Jack Keller (1/1) | $137,500 | Harry Thomas | Results |
| 8 | May 8, 1984 | $1,000 Employee Event - No Limit Hold'em | Sandy Stupak (1/1) | $14,000 | Unknown | Results |
| 9 | May 9, 1984 | $1,000 Limit Hold'em | Bob Martinez (1/1) | $135,000 | Jerry Todd | Results |
| 10 | May 10, 1984 | $1,000 Seven Card Stud | Mike Schneiberg (1/1) | $65,000 | Norman Jay | Results |
| 11 | May 11, 1984 | $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw | Dewey Tomko (1/2) | $105,000 | Sam Angel (0/2) | Results |
| 12 | May 12, 1984 | $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha | Dewey Tomko (2/3) | $135,000 | Roger Moore | Results |
| 13 | May 13, 1984 | $500 Ladies' Seven Card Stud | Karen Wolfson (1/1) | $15,500 | Marsha Waggoner | Results |
| 14 | May 14, 1984 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event | Jack Keller (2/2) | $660,000 | Byron Wolford | Results |
Main Event
There were 132 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament, with the top 9 players finishing in the money. The 1984 Main Event was the first of three consecutive final table appearances for Jesse Alto.
Final table
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Keller | $660,000 |
| 2nd | Byron Wolford | $264,000 |
| 3rd | Jesse Alto | $132,000 |
| 4th | David Chew | $66,000 |
| 5th | Rick Hamill | $66,000 |
| 6th | Curtis Skinner | $52,800 |
| 7th | Mike Allen | $26,400 |
| 8th | Howard Andrew | $26,400 |
| 9th | Rusty Lepage | $26,400 |
References
- "1984 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- Streltcoff, Max (2024-11-10). "WSOP 1984: Incredible 3-Max and Jack Keller's Victory". PokerListings. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
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