The exact format for The Poker Million has changed with sponsorship over the years, but typically involves a starting field of 72 players in 12 heats.
John Duthie, who later created the European Poker Tour, defeated Teddy Tuli with a full house on the final hand to win the first place prize of £1 million.
Snooker-player Jimmy White won $150,000 for first place at a final table featuring heart rate monitors and exposed hole cards.
He overcame a final table draw that seated two-time bracelet winner and chip leader Mel Judah to his left, earning $1.2 million for the effort.
[3] Joe Beevers won Poker Million VI when his pocket nines held up against Marty Smyth’s King high.
Gus Hansen won the 2010 Poker Million IX on December 10, defeating Tony Bloom heads up to win the $1,000,000 winner takes all prize from a final table of 8.