[1] There were 11 preliminary events at the 1988 World Series of Poker.

[2] Johnny Moss became the first player to win nine career bracelets.

Each paid $10,000 to enter the tournament, with the top 36 players finishing in the money.

The 1988 Main Event was the second consecutive World Championship for Johnny Chan.

[4][5] NB: This list is restricted to In The Money finishers with an existing Wikipedia entry.