World Series of Poker
Main Event
TV-G
1978 • E1 May 21, 1978 60mThe 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.