1991 World Series of Poker

The 1991 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe. The 1991 World Series featured a then-record 18 bracelet events.

There were 215 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament. This was the first Main Event to offer a top prize of 1 million dollars.

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