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The 1985 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binion's Horseshoe.
[edit] Preliminary events
| Event |
Winner |
Prize |
Runner-up |
| $2,500 Ace to Five Draw |
Dick Carson |
$50,000 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 Limit Hold'em |
Johnny Chan |
$171,000 |
Lyle Berman |
| $10,000 Deuce to Seven Draw |
Tommy Fischer |
$95,000 |
David "Chip" Reese |
| $1,000 No Limit Hold'em |
Rick Hamil |
$152,000 |
Al Emerson |
| $1,000 Ace to Five Draw |
Mark Mitchell |
$63,500 |
Unknown |
| $500 Ladies' Seven Card Stud |
Rose Pifer |
$18,500 |
Unknown |
| $5,000 Pot Limit Omaha |
Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston |
$85,000 |
David "Chip" Reese |
| $1,000 Pot Limit Omaha |
Zoran Smiljanic |
$105,000 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 Limit Omaha |
Tony Thang |
$55,000 |
Unknown |
| $5,000 Seven Card Stud |
Harry Thomas |
$122,500 |
Artie Cobb |
| $1,000 Seven Card Stud |
Don Williams |
$85,500 |
Unknown |
| $1,000 Seven Card Razz |
Edwin Wyde |
$83,500 |
Unknown |
[edit] Main Event
There were 141 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.
[edit] Final table
[edit] Other High Finishes
NB: This list is restricted to top 30 finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.
