World Series of Poker
Main Event (1978x1)
: 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.