Summary: Surge of Texas Hold'em The popularity of Texas Hold'em is off the charts from where it was 30 years ago. In 1970 the first WSOP was held in conjunction with the opening of Benny Binion's Horseshoe Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas. Originally an invitation only tournament, the event featured 12 top poker players participating in various poker games among themselves
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