1996 World Series of Poker
| 1996 World Series of Poker | |
|---|---|
| Location | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates | April 22 – May 14 |
| Champion | |
 Huck Seed | |
The 1996 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe.
Events
There were 23 preliminary bracelet events at the 1996 World Series of Poker.[1] Barbara Enright was the first woman to win an open event at the World Series of Poker.[2]
| # | Date | Event | Entries | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 22, 1996 | $1,500 Chinese Poker | 62 | Gregory Grivas (1/1) | $37,200 | Charles Burris | Results |
| 2 | April 23, 1996 | $2,000 Limit Hold'em | 528 | David Chiu (1/1) | $396,000 | David Shu | Results |
| 3 | April 24, 1996 | $1,500 Seven Card Stud | 247 | Gary Benson (1/1) | $148,200 | Billy Cohen | Results |
| 4 | April 25, 1996 | $1,500 Limit Omaha | 171 | Dody Roach (1/2) | $102,600 | Men Nguyen (0/3) | Results |
| 5 | April 26, 1996 | $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split | 245 | John Cernuto (1/1) | $147,000 | Lonnie Heimowitz | Results |
| 6 | April 27, 1996 | $1,500 Razz | 145 | Randy Holland (1/1) | $87,000 | Joe Aurelio | Results |
| 7 | April 28, 1996 | $1,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split | 277 | Adeeb Harb (1/1) | $155,815 | Noli Francisco | Results |
| 8 | April 29, 1996 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | 405 | John Morgan (1/1) | $227,815 | George Githens | Results |
| 9 | April 30, 1996 | $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha w/Rebuys | 133 | Jim Huntley (1/1) | $168,600 | Phil Mazzella | Results |
| 10 | May 1, 1996 | $1,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | 278 | Al Krux (1/1) | $156,375 | Gerardo Crespi | Results |
| 11 | May 2, 1996 | $2,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo Split | 94 | Frank Thompson (1/1) | $94,000 | Ted Forrest (0/3) | Results |
| 12 | May 2, 1996 | $5,000 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw w/Rebuys | 24 | Freddy Deeb (1/1) | $146,250 | Mickey Appleman (0/3) | Results |
| 13 | May 3, 1996 | $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo Split | 110 | Men Nguyen (1/4) | $110,000 | Matthias Rohnacher | Results |
| 14 | May 4, 1996 | $1,500 Ace to Five Draw | 119 | Hans Lund (1/2) | $71,400 | John Henson | Results |
| 15 | May 5, 1996 | $5,000 Chinese Poker w/Rebuys | 10 | Jim Feldhouse (1/1) | $50,000 | Eli Balas (0/1) | Results |
| 16 | May 6, 1996 | $3,000 Limit Hold'em | 167 | Donny Kerr (1/1) | $200,400 | Michael Halford | Results |
| 17 | May 7, 1996 | $2,500 Seven Card Stud | 144 | Marty Sigel (1/2) | $144,000 | Annie Duke | Results |
| 18 | May 8, 1996 | $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha w/Rebuys | 78 | Sam Farha (1/1) | $145,000 | Brent Carter (0/2) | Results |
| 19 | May 9, 1996 | $2,500 Pot Limit Hold'em | 180 | Barbara Enright (1/3) | $180,000 | Stan Goldstein | Results |
| 20 | May 10, 1996 | $5,000 Seven Card Stud | 65 | Henry Orenstein (1/1) | $130,000 | Humberto Brenes (0/2) | Results |
| 21 | May 11, 1996 | $2,500 No Limit Hold'em | 267 | Mel Wiener (1/1) | $250,315 | John Spadavecchia (0/1) | Results |
| 22 | May 12, 1996 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 118 | Tony Ma (1/1) | $236,000 | John Bonetti (0/3 | Results |
| 23 | May 13, 1996 | $1,000 Ladies' Seven Card Stud | 105 | Susie Isaacs (1/1) | $42,000 | Nikki Harris | Results |
| 24 | May 14, 1996 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em Main event | 295 | Huck Seed | $1,000,000 | Bruce Van Horn | Results |
Main Event
There were 295 entrants to the main event.[3] Each entrant paid $10,000 to enter the tournament, with the top 27 players finishing in the money.
Final table
| Name | Number of chips (percentage of total) | WSOP Bracelets* | WSOP Cashes* | WSOP Earnings* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bonetti | 794,000 (26.9%) | 3 | 16 | $877,582 |
| Huck Seed | 632,000 (21.4%) | 1 | 11 | $392,508 |
| An Tran | 596,000 (20.2%) | 1 | 22 | $340,673 |
| Bruce Van Horn | 524,000 (17.8%) | 0 | 2 | $22,360 |
| Men Nguyen | 252,000 (8.5%) | 4 | 20 | $807,412 |
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*Career statistics prior to the beginning of the 1996 Main Event.
Final table results
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Huck Seed | $1,000,000 |
| 2nd | Bruce Van Horn | $585,000 |
| 3rd | John Bonetti | $341,250 |
| 4th | Men Nguyen | $195,000 |
| 5th | An Tran | $128,700 |
| 6th | Andre Boyer | $97,500 |
In The Money Finishes
NB: This list is restricted to In The Money finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | David Chiu | $31,200 |
| 13th | Chau Giang | $27,300 |
| 16th | Berry Johnston | $23,400 |
| 17th | Dan Harrington | $23,400 |
| 18th | Frank Henderson | $23,400 |
| 19th | John Esposito | $19,500 |
| 21st | Peter Vilandos | $19,500 |
| 24th | Hal Kant | $19,500 |
| 25th | Donnacha O'Dea | $19,500 |
| 26th | Lucy Rokach | $19,500 |
References
- ^ "1996 World Series of Poker Tournament Schedule". World Series of Poker. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Klöhn, Arved (2013-06-12). "7 WSOP Bracelet Wins that Changed Poker History WSOP". PokerListings. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (2010-10-28). "History in Spades: Revisiting the 1996 World Series of Poker Final Table". PokerNews. Retrieved 2024-11-11.