Poker.com – Magic Moments of the WSOP Main Event Duels
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www.poker.com – These magic moments of the main event are numerous when you look back over the years, involving some of the great names of the game. Most of the moments that spring to mind for me, are those captured when the pressure is at it’s highest on the final table, when the cameras are rolling. But there must also be many moments throughout the week of play that are not seen on television.
I have often marvelled at some of the intricate plays that unfold between the professional players, and being able to see their hole cards when watching the game has proven a wonderful advance in poker viewing. Despite this, there are times in the earlier days, such as Phil Hellmuth winning the main event and preventing Johnny Chan taking an unprecedented three consecutive titles, which are also magic moments. Doyle Brunson winning the main event for a second time with the exact same final hand of (10,2) that he won it with the previous time, stands out in the history of the game too.
Even in recent times, the magic moments of this prestigious tournament continue, with Scotty Nguyen winning his main event bracelet, and the duel between Sam Farha and the internet qualifier Chris Moneymaker in 2003.
Whichever is your personal favourite, it cannot be disputed that the World Series main event has given the world of poker some of it’s finest stars and most memorable moments. Poker.com