Poker Books by Dana Smith

Spanning from 1970, when the first champion received a silver cup, to 2007, with a champion’s prize of $8.25 million, The Championship Table chronicles nearly 40 years of poker’s elite competing for its most prestigious award. This book compiles the names and photos of all final table contestants, details of the decisive hand between the champion and the runner-up, their playing strategies, and their prize winnings. Additionally, it offers insights through interviews and discussions with both champions and runners-up, alongside notable moments from each Series. An essential guide for World Series of Poker (WSOP) enthusiasts, it also provides winning strategies shared by the champions.

This captivating tribute to 30 years of World Series of Poker victors showcases the most captivating moments from each tournament, along with an insider’s view of the tactics used to secure poker’s most prestigious title. Discover how the winners and their final competitors played their cards and executed their victorious strategies, and apply these remarkable insights to enhance your own poker skills! From 1970, when the winner received a silver cup, to today, where the victor takes home over $2 million, The Championship Table records every player who reached the championship table. It reveals the final hand’s pocket and board cards, and the thrilling outcomes: their prize money! The book features photos of iconic poker stars, and detailed interviews with many champions. A must-read for all poker enthusiasts!