WSOP Bracelet Facts
Anyone who knows anything about Poker has heard of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and anyone who has heard of the World Series of Poker has definitely heard of the WSOP bracelet. In 2020 there was a special attention paid to the bracelet with the advent of the bracelet series meaning more bracelets are given out than ever before. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic a lot of brick and mortar Poker games have been moved online and this has also affected the bracelets being given out with all of the winners so far having received their bracelet as part of a virtual ceremony.
Today I will going through the oldest and newest, best and worst of what the WSOP has bestowed upon its champions. I have spent hours compiling this list. In fact, the difficulty finding all this info is the reason I started this article in the first place! I thought someone else must want to know all this stuff as well and they must be just as annoyed as I am with trying to find it. So I’ve decided to be a good team player and compile all the info here for you to absorb in easily digestible chunks.
What is the WSOP Bracelet?
If you aren’t sure yet then maybe this article isn’t for you, maybe try a few simple books like Spot the dog or Biff, Chip and Kipper. Moving on, a WSOP bracelet is a prize that has given out to various winners of Poker tournaments during the World Series of Poker. Beginning in 1976 and still going strong, normally between 5–20 bracelets are given out every year but at least one bracelet has been given out every year since 1976.
When was the first WSOP Bracelet ever given out?
1976. It was won by Doyle Brunson.
Who won the first ever WSOP Bracelet?
You really aren’t paying attention, are you? It was won by Doyle Brunson, in 1976.
Who has won the most WSOP Bracelets?
The current record holder for the most WSOP bracelets won is Phil Hellmuth with 15. The next 3 people, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan and Phil Ivey each have 10 WSOP bracelets.
Who has won the least WSOP Bracelets?
This is an honour shared between myself, you (probably) and approximately 8 billion others that have not won a single WSOP bracelet. Sad, isn’t it? But, to be fair, at least 10% of that group are children.
What is the Most Expensive WSOP Bracelet ever won?
The most expensive WSOP Bracelet to date was produced for the 2019 WSOP to commemorate 50 years of the tournament. Designed and created by Jostens, an America-based jewellers that are also responsible for creating commemorative rings for other major sporting associations such as the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, IndyCar and NASCAR®. The bracelet is intricately assembled from 2252 gemstones, comprised of 2175 diamonds and 77 rubies, for a total weight of over 40 carats of gems. The bracelet measures 9.65 inches x 2.4 inches and weighs a total of 1.1lbs of 10k gold. It’s hard to truly value a WSOP bracelet as there is so much sentimental value tied in to each and every one but given the absolutely staggering figures above it’s no surprise that the bracelet has been valued at an equally staggering $500,000!
What is the Least Expensive WSOP Bracelet?
Doyle Brunson once again appears on this list. Having won the 1976 World Series of Poker he remarked some years later that the 1976 bracelet looked like “gold nuggets, kind of hammered flat”. This bracelet in 1976 cost approximately $500, which is about $2200 in today’s money.
Who is the oldest winner of a WSOP Bracelet?
Ron McMillen, a new online poker player, was the winner at the 2020 WSOP Online Series after winning the $400 No Limit Hold’em event, outlasting a field of 1,026 to win his first WSOP bracelet and a $188,214 first-place prize. In addition to cashing in his first online tournament, Millen has the honor of being the oldest winner of a WSOP bracelet at 70 years old.
Who is the youngest ever winner of a WSOP Bracelet?
In 2007, Annette Obrestad became the youngest player to ever win a WSOP bracelet at 18 years, 364 days. At the same time becoming the first woman to win a World Series Main Event.
Is there anything you think i’ve missed? Smelliest bracelet perhaps? Let me know and I’ll update the article as soon as I’ve found the answer. Now that’s what I call service!
Toby
