The 1978

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s held in May 1978 at

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Preliminary events

Main event

There were 42 entrants to the main event. Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament. The 1978 Main Event was the first of its kind to pay prize money to any players other than the winner.

Final table

Performance of past champions

*Day one: Johnny Moss, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Walter "Puggy" Pearson, Brian "Sailor" Roberts,

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Other notable players

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and Barbara Freer (the first woman player).

Notes

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