Both were co-hosted by New Zealand poker pro Lee Nelson and Australian model Laura Weston acted as hostess.

Star City Casino provided the $100,000 prize pool that was distributed by the winners of each round and the two final tables to the following charities: Joker Poker returned in 2006, with Lee Nelson being joined by Mike Goldman in place of Spencer.

Wild Turkey provided the $140,000 prize pool that was distributed by the winners of each round and the two final tables to the following charities: The New Zealand version of the show was hosted by Brooke Howard-Smith and co-hosted by Lee Nelson.

The two editions of the New Zealand version of Joker Poker (consisting of 12 episodes) began screening on TV3 Sunday nights at 10:30pm from 10 February 2007.

The series was repeated on C4 with great results,[citation needed] airing on the following Wednesday nights at 8:30pm beginning 13 February 2007.