”Hand Histories” looks back at famous poker hands in history, inviting consideration of the strategic decisions involved.
It was on this date in 2006 that Jamie Gold won what was then the biggest prize in World Series of Poker history, and still the largest-ever Main Event cash of $12 million. Gold topped a record field of 8,773 that year to win the Main Event bracelet and first prize.
Among the many memorable moments from that year’s final table was a hand that occurred with three players left — Gold, Paul Wasicka, and Michael Binger.