The 1979 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Preliminary events Main Event There were 54 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament. Fowler was the first amateur to win the WSOP Main Event. Final table Performance of past champions Day 1: Doyle Brunson, Brian "Sailor" Roberts, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston Day 2: Walter "Puggy" Pearson Day 3: Bobby Baldwin (1) References World Series of Poker World Series of Poker