The first WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic was held in May 2002 when Gus Hansen won the first of his three WPT titles after defeating a field of 146-entrants to win $556,460. Here is a look at the history of the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic: 2002: Gus Hansen Defeats John Juanda Gus Hansen 5-10 and is once again expected to attract the biggest names in the game as one of the most recognizable poker tournaments of the year. This year's $10,400 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic takes place from Dec. It is also the only event to be held every year in WPT history. The very first WPT event was the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at the Bellagio in Las Vegas and the tournament is now approaching its 15th anniversary. The World Poker Tour (WPT) has a long and storied tradition dating back to 2002, a year before Chris Moneymaker rocked the poker world by shipping the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event and starting what is known as the poker boom.
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