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Four Memorable WSOP Main Events

The World Series of Poker Main Event has produced countless amazing moments over the years. There's something indelible about becoming a world champion in any competitive arena, after all.

But even among those moments, a few stand out as the most poignant or the most historically significant. Here, PokerNews will run down four of the most standout WSOP Main Events, ones that left a mark on the game for good, represented incredible accomplishments or just reflected a seismic shift in the industry.

1988: Chan's Iconic Victory

In 1988, Johnny Chan was at the top of the poker world.