Preliminary Event
| Event | Winner | Prize | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 Limit Five-Card Stud | Bill Boyd | $20,000 | Unknown |
The preliminary event had a very small turnout, featuring only last year's five-card stud champion Bill Boyd, and an unknown player. The event was played out on May 7, and Boyd relieved the other player of his money, cashing for $20,000. Boyd went on to win two more five-card stud events in 1973 and 1974 until five-card stud was dropped from the WSOP due to waning popularity.
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