World Series of Poker

Main Event (1978x1)

Air date: May 22, 1978

The 9th Annual World Series of Poker Main Event attracted 42 entrants and reserved $210,000 for the eventual winner. Ken Smith, Buck Buchanan, Bobby Baldwin, Jesse Alto, Louis Hunsuker, and Crandell Addington all reached the final table as only five players would take home a piece of the prize pool.