The 1980 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was a series of poker tournaments held at Binion's Horseshoe in May 1980.
There were 11 preliminary events at the 1980 World Series of Poker. The 1980 WSOP notably featured 11 players earning their first career bracelets in the first ten events. Lakewood Louie recorded his third consecutive World Series winning a bracelet.
There were 73 entrants to the main event, with each paying an entry fee of $10,000. Stu Ungar defeated Doyle Brunson, who was seeking a record third Main Event win, heads-up. The 1980 Main Event was Ungar's first of three main event championship victories.