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50 Years Ago, a San Angelo Man Won the World Series of Poker

SAN ANGELO, TX — This year marks the 50th anniversary of a San Angelo man winning the World Series of Poker Main Event. Brian “Sailor” Roberts won the $10,000 buy-in event in 1975 at Binion’s Horseshoe in Las Vegas. It was a winner-take-all tournament at the time, and Roberts bested a field of 20 other competitors to win $210,000. On the final hand, his pocket jacks held against a busted flush draw from Bob Hooks. Learn More Here.
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sanangelolive.com broke the news in on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
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