Johnny Moss
American poker player
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Johnny Moss was a prominent American poker player, particularly known for his success in the early years of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). He won the WSOP Main Event three times in the first four years of the tournament's existence (1970, 1971, and 1974). Moss was a leading player on the Texas poker circuit and was involved in a famous, lengthy match against Nick Dandolos in 1949, which helped spark the idea for the WSOP. His victories and participation in these early high-stakes games cemented his legacy in poker history.12
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