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WSOP 1979 : Final Hand

There were 54 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament.

Final table finishes:

1st   Hal Fowler       Winner: $270,000
2nd  Bobby Hoff      Prize: $108,000
3rd  George Huber   Prize:$81,000
4th  Sam Moon       Prize:$54,000
5th  Johnny Moss    Prize:$27,000
6th  David "Chip" Reese

In 1979 main event, former champion Jack Straus was eliminated first.