| Competition: | 1974 World Series of Poker |
| Location: | Binion's Horseshoe, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Dates: | May 6 – May 11 |
| Champion: |  Johnny Moss |
| Prev: | 1973 |
| Next: | 1975 |
The 1974 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held in May 1974 at Binion's Horseshoe.[1]
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5K 5 Card Stud | Bill Boyd | $40K | Unknown | |
| $1K 7 Card Razz | Jimmy Casella | $25K | Charlie Hall | |
| $10K 7-Card Stud | $41K | Johnny Moss | ||
| $1K No Limit Hold'em | Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston | $11.1K | Pete Kay | |
| $5K Deuce to 7 Draw | Brian "Sailor" Roberts | $36K | Larry Perkins |
There were 16 entrants to the main event in 1974. Each paid $10K to enter the winner-take-all tournament.
| Place | Name | Prize | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Johnny Moss | $160K | |
| 2nd | Crandell Addington | None | |
| 3rd | Sailor Roberts | None | |
| 4th | Jesse Alto | None | |
| 5th | Sid Wyman | None | |
| 6th | Bob Hooks | None |