World poker championships - Texas Hold 'em players

World Series of Poker statistics and facts

World Series of Poker is an annual series of events which are participated in by poker players in Las Vegas. Created by Benny Binion the casino tycoon, the World Series of Poker championship started in the 1970s and at the moment features 58 events with Texas Hold 'em being the most popular. One of the favourite tournaments for poker gamers in the world, the poker series rewards the winner with a wealth of money and a bracelet. Only Johnny Moss and Stu Ungar have won three times in the World Series of Poker event, whilst only them plus Doyle Brunson and Johnny Chan have won back-to-back titles. The player who has been most successful in the World Series of Poker is Phil Hellmuth, a native of Wisconsin, with 11 bracelets won at the World Series of Poker bracelets. In 2010 Jonathan Duhamel won the World Series of Poker, the first time a Canadian has won the championship.