
A Brief History of WSOP
The game of poker has a colourful history that was associated with dusty saloons and gambling dens in the Old West. Cowboys and outlaws commonly looked to poker as a way to make a quick buck, and the fact that it built up a reputation as a shady activity didn’t help its image either. That’s a far cry from how poker is usually depicted today—professional poker players earn celebrity status, and the game itself is widely respected. It’s come such a long way that millions of people now even tune into televised poker tournaments such as the WSOP (World Series of Poker).