World Poker Championships Quiz

Description: Test your knowledge about the World Poker Championships, the most prestigious poker tournament in the world.
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In which city is the World Poker Championships held?

  1. Las Vegas

  2. London

  3. Macau

  4. Monte Carlo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Poker Championships is held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What is the name of the main event of the World Poker Championships?

  1. Main Event

  2. World Series of Poker

  3. No-Limit Hold'em Championship

  4. PokerStars Championship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main event of the World Poker Championships is called the Main Event.

Which player has won the most World Poker Championships Main Event titles?

  1. Phil Hellmuth

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Johnny Chan

  4. Stu Ungar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Hellmuth has won the World Poker Championships Main Event title a record 15 times.

What is the buy-in for the World Poker Championships Main Event?

  1. $10,000

  2. $25,000

  3. $50,000

  4. $100,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The buy-in for the World Poker Championships Main Event is $10,000.

How many players participate in the World Poker Championships Main Event each year?

  1. 6,000-8,000

  2. 10,000-12,000

  3. 15,000-17,000

  4. 20,000-22,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The World Poker Championships Main Event typically attracts between 6,000 and 8,000 players each year.

What is the prize pool for the World Poker Championships Main Event?

  1. $50 million

  2. $100 million

  3. $150 million

  4. $200 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prize pool for the World Poker Championships Main Event typically ranges from $150 million to $200 million.

Who was the first player to win the World Poker Championships Main Event two years in a row?

  1. Johnny Moss

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Stu Ungar

  4. Phil Hellmuth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johnny Moss was the first player to win the World Poker Championships Main Event two years in a row, in 1970 and 1971.

Which player has won the World Poker Championships Main Event three times?

  1. Phil Hellmuth

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Johnny Chan

  4. Stu Ungar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Stu Ungar is the only player to have won the World Poker Championships Main Event three times, in 1980, 1981, and 1997.

Which player has won the World Poker Championships Main Event four times?

  1. Phil Hellmuth

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Johnny Chan

  4. Stu Ungar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Doyle Brunson is the only player to have won the World Poker Championships Main Event four times, in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 2005.

Which player has won the World Poker Championships Main Event five times?

  1. Phil Hellmuth

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Johnny Chan

  4. Stu Ungar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Hellmuth is the only player to have won the World Poker Championships Main Event five times, in 1989, 1993, 2007, 2012, and 2018.

What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the World Poker Championships Main Event?

  1. The World Poker Championship Trophy

  2. The WSOP Bracelet

  3. The Main Event Trophy

  4. The PokerStars Championship Trophy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The winner of the World Poker Championships Main Event is awarded the WSOP Bracelet.

How many WSOP Bracelets has Phil Hellmuth won?

  1. 14

  2. 15

  3. 16

  4. 17


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phil Hellmuth has won a record 16 WSOP Bracelets.

Which player has won the most WSOP Bracelets in a single year?

  1. Phil Hellmuth

  2. Doyle Brunson

  3. Johnny Chan

  4. Stu Ungar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Hellmuth has won the most WSOP Bracelets in a single year, with 5 bracelets in 1989.

What is the name of the tournament director of the World Poker Championships?

  1. Jack Effel

  2. Matt Savage

  3. Ty Stewart

  4. Norman Chad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jack Effel was the tournament director of the World Poker Championships from 1970 to 2004.

What is the name of the television show that covers the World Poker Championships?

  1. World Poker Tour

  2. Poker After Dark

  3. High Stakes Poker

  4. WSOP Main Event


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The World Poker Championships Main Event is televised on ESPN.

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