In 2003, Chris Moneymaker catapulted the WSOP’s popularity to a new level. Satellite tournaments gave a growing player pool the opportunity to compete starting in 1983. TV coverage and WSOP player personalities generated increased attention. Over time, more players competed in different tournament formats. The WSOP began running in 1970 when a handful of poker players gathered at the Binion’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas, Nevada to determine the best all-around player. The World Series of Poker is the longest running poker tournament series in the world. Local poker tournaments What are the top 5 poker tournaments in the US? 1.
