May 22

• Anthony Holden [76] b. 1947 Southport, England as Anthony Ivan Holden
  Wrote the book, "Big Deal", in 1990 about his one year journey to the World Series of Poker and followed up in 2007 with "Bigger Deal", which covers some of the 2005 and 2006 WSOPs. First president of the International Federation of Poker from 2009 to 2013.
  Wikipedia | Hendon

• Hossain Ensan [59] b. 1964 Tehran, Iran
  2019 WSOP Main Event winner ($10,000,000). At 55 years, 1 month, and 25 days old, the oldest to win in 20 years.
  Wikipedia | WSOP.com | Hendon

• 1980: Johnny Hale Wins "Most Valuable Player" Award
  Finishes year with five final tables, including 2nd place in $1,000 Ace-to-Five Draw and four other Top 5 finishes.

• 1980: Stu Ungar Wins 1980 WSOP Main Event
  Defeats field of 73, including Last Champ Standing Doyle Brunson heads up, for $365,000 to become the youngest Main Event winner at 26. Johnny Moss also reaches final table, finishing fourth for $73,000, half of Brunson's prize.

• 1982: Total WSOP Entries Top 5,000
  164 players enter $1,500 Non-Professional No-Limit Hold 'Em to reach the milestone.

• 1985: Johnny Moss Last Champ Standing in Main Event
  Reaches final table before exiting in 7th place for $42,000. Counting his 1970 championship, this is Moss's record sixth paid Main Event Top 9 payout, breaking tie with Doyle Brunson.

• 1986: Bill Smith Last Champ Standing in Main Event
  Reaches final table third in chips before exiting in 5th place for $51,300.

• 1986: Berry Johnston Wins 1986 WSOP Main Event
  Defeats field of 141, including Mike Harthcock heads up, for $570,000 and second bracelet.

• 2002: Phil Hellmuth Last Champ Standing in Main Event
  Exits in 61st place, 16 spots out of the money.

{ Data is current through January 1, 2023. }