The 35th World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, held in 2004, was a milestone event that marked a turning point in the world of poker. The tournament, with a buy-in of $10,000, attracted some of the best players from around the globe.
A Field of Legends
The field of 839 players included legends like Chris Moneymaker, who would go on to win the tournament, as well as other notable names such as Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth. The competition was fierce, with many top players vying for the top prize.
Moneymaker's Miracle
Chris Moneymaker, a 27-year-old accountant from Tennessee, was one of the unknowns who made it to the final table. With his $10,000 buy-in, he had already won more than his annual salary in just a few days. As he navigated through the tables, he continued to defy the odds and eventually took down the championship title.
A New Era
The 2004 WSOP Main Event marked the beginning of a new era in poker, as it opened up the game to a wider audience. The tournament's success helped pave the way for the growth of online poker, as well as the establishment of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) as the premier poker event.
Recent Developments
In recent years, we have seen the rise of super high-stakes events like the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series and the Super High Roller Bowl. These tournaments have attracted some of the biggest names in poker, including players like Benjamin "Frenchsniperrr" Chalot, who won partypoker MILLIONS Online for $2.26 million.
The 2004 WSOP Main Event was a pivotal moment in the history of poker, marking the beginning of a new era in the game. As we look back on this event and the many others that have followed, it is clear that poker has come a long way since its humble beginnings in the early 20th century.
References
- Hendon Mob Poker Database – WSOP 2004
- pokernews.com – "Ruivo and De Goede Chop partypoker MILLIONS Online for $2.3 Million Each" (December 5, 2018)
- pokernews.com – "Benjamin 'Frenchsniperrr' Chalot Wins partypoker MILLIONS Online for $2.26M" (December 11, 2019)